Job Title: Payroll & People Advisor Location: Chelmsford (Hybrid – average 1 day in office/week) Salary: £26,315 – £30,959 per annum Permanent, 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: * Strong knowledge of HMRC statutory absence legislation, tax, NI, and pensions. * Experience using payroll systems in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. * Ability to analyse and resolve complex payroll issues. * Ongoing CPD in a relevant field; CIPP qualification (or working towards) desirable