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We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a major London public sector organisation on an interim basis.
Key requirement: The role will focus on supporting a busy payroll function, handling high volumes of data, responding to payroll-related queries, and ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.
Key Details
- Contract: Until March 2027
- Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite / 2 days WFH)
- Rate: £120 PAYE / £162.46 Umbrella per day
- Start: ASAP
- Interview: One-stage - Face to Face
Role
- Support the payroll team with high-volume data processing and administration
- Accurately input, maintain and update payroll-related records and information
- Respond to payroll enquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner
- Ensure all payroll administration is completed in line with deadlines and service standards
- Manage and prioritise workload within a fast-paced environment
- Produce and maintain accurate records using Excel and other office systems
- Provide administrative support across the wider payroll function
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Requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills (essential)
- Experience working accurately with high volumes of data (essential)
- Good Excel skills, including data entry and record management (essential)
- Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Experience handling customer queries via phone and email
- Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, including managing conflicting priorities
- Previous payroll, finance, administration, shared services or public sector experience
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general administrative systems
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