Payroll Administrator

Neway is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our client based with Greenwich Council.

This role is starting asap, working 35 hours a week, initially for a 6 month contract that is likely to be extended.

Pay Rate is £14.04 p/h PAYE (equivalent to £17.49 umbrella)

Please note: This is a full-time office role with no option of Hybrid/Remote working arrangements.

Working to one of the principle payroll officer posts, this post will support an area of the payroll service working to ensure the team operates the processes and procedures required to efficiently deliver the Payroll Services.

They will support the on-going operation of the service in an effective and efficient manner and its compliance with legislative and Council Policy.

They will need to, on occasions converse with other departments in the Council and the external Bodies for whom the payroll team provides payroll services.

Main Duties

1. To assist with the operational aspects of the Council’s Payroll Service’s process and procedures.

2. To work with colleagues across the Council and external bodies to ensure that the pocesses within the Service are operated in a manner that they are compliant with legislation and Council policy and deliver the service in the most efficient manner.

3. To contribute to ensuring that over 10,000 staff are paid (in excess of £200m) accurately and in a timely manner.

**Responsibilities**:
1. To support the service undertaking a range of administrative activities in the day to day operation of the Service. The nature of work being undertaken will include the following
- Scanning of Records into staff personal files
- General administrative support to the section including photocopying, filing, the collection and delivery of documents, and the sorting of documents
- Opening of all post that is sent to payroll
- To be responsible for the request and return of files from the off-site storage facility including the maintenance of boxes and resolution of any associated issues.

2. To create records on the Payroll System for new starters, leavers and variations and to maintain and revise employee as necessary, liaising with relevant department or organisations as appropriate.

3. To process data for the adjustment of details that affect pay and statutory deductions.

4. To undertake any bulk administration duties as required.

5. To check reports and prepare corrective action as directed.

**Job Types**: Full-time, Temporary contract, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £14.04-£17.49 per hour

Expected hours: 35 per week

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 1258915
Expected start date: 06/05/2024