Job Title: Payroll & People AdvisorLocation: Chelmsford (Hybrid - average 1 day in office/week)Salary: £26,315 - £30,959 per annumPermanent, Full Time
Our local authority client is seeking a Payroll & People Advisor to deliver high-quality, customer-focused payroll and transactional HR services. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, resolving queries, and contributing to the continuous improvement of our services.
Key Responsibilities:
* Process payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with tax, NI, pension, and statutory absence regulations.
* Compile contracts of employment and resolve payroll queries efficiently.
* Perform user acceptance testing on systems and support system improvements.
* Maintain accurate data entry and reporting aligned with internal standards and external legislation.
* Support employees with self-service tools and provide clear, effective guidance.
What We’re Looking For:
1. Strong knowledge of HMRC statutory absence legislation, tax, NI, and pensions.
2. Experience using payroll systems in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
3. Ability to analyse and resolve complex payroll issues.
4. Ongoing CPD in a ...