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Part Time Payroll Advisor

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for a part-time Payroll Advisor to join a leading not-for-profit organisation based in South Oxfordshire. Working within the Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract (16 -20 hours per week), you will support the Payroll Manager in delivering an accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll from start to finish.
The organisation offers a collaborative and supportive working environment, excellent on-site facilities, and a strong commitment to employee wellbeing and work-life balance. The role requires attendance in the office two days per week, with flexibility to work from home for the remainder of your hours.
Your new role
- Support the end-to-end processing of payroll across the full employee life cycle.
- Assist the Payroll Manager in delivering accurate and timely payroll services.
- Process payroll changes including starters, leavers, contractual changes, absences and payroll amendments.
- Administer workplace pension schemes and ensure compliance with pension regulations.
- Ensure payroll activities are compliant with UK payroll legislation and internal policies.
- Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date.
- Resolve payroll-related queries from employees and stakeholders in a professional and timely manner.
- Maintain payroll records and documentation, ensuring confidentiality and data accuracy.
- Support payroll reporting, reconciliations and month-end activities.
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What you'll need to succeed
- Proven experience of processing UK payroll successfully.
- Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Essential experience administering workplace pensions.
- Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent communication skills.
- The ability to adapt confidently within a changing working environment.
- Experience processing medium to large payrolls would be highly advantageous.
What you'll get in return
- A salary of £33,253 to £34,315 per annum, pro rata.
- A part-time position working 16 -20 hours per week.
- A 12-month fixed-term contract.
- 26 days' annual leave plus public holidays and a Christmas closure, pro rata.
- Two annual volunteering days, pro rata.
- Flexible working hours.
- Available parking on-site.
- An excellent defined benefit pension scheme.
- Potential relocation support where applicable.
- Free on-site parking.
- Access to on-site cafés, restaurants and a daycare nursery.
- Access to sports pitches, an outdoor gym, and cycle, running and walking routes.


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Desired Skills and Experience
Experience processing payroll
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