Project Payroll & People Advisor

Now Hiring: Project Payroll & People Advisor (14-Month FTC) Location: Chelmsford (hybrid) Salary: £25,000 - £30,000 per annum Contract Length: 14 months We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented payroll professional to join a specialist project team focused on reconfiguring absence and pension elements within our payroll software. This is a pivotal role in ensuring compliance, accuracy, and efficiency across a high-volume payroll operation. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a deep understanding of payroll operations who enjoys system-based projects, testing, and improvement work in a collaborative and supportive environment. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the testing and implementation of payroll system updates Ensuring correct configuration of statutory absences and pension contributions Liaising with third-party payroll software providers Conducting detailed data validation, testing, and compliance reviews Reviewing and improving internal payroll processes and reporting Key Skills and Experience Required: Extensive experience in payroll processing, ideally within a large and complex organisation Ability to manually calculate PAYE, National Insurance, and statutory payments Thorough understanding of UK payroll legislation, especially statutory absence (SSP, SMP, etc.) Knowledge of Teachers and Government Pensions, including assumed pensionable pay and tiered deductions (preferred) Experience in User Acceptance Testing and confident in reporting detailed feedback to stakeholders Excellent numeracy skills with strong analytical thinking and problem-solving ability Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, lookups, and data validation Experience working with self-service payroll portals and understanding of user experience impacts High attention to detail with strong data accuracy and confidentiality standards Ability to interpret payroll system rules and configuration Strong written and verbal communication skills

Location: Chelmsford, Essex, GB

Posted Date: 7/14/2025