Senior Payroll Officer

Location: London
Contract Length: 3 Months
Rate: £36.08 per hour (Umbrella)
Hours: 36 per week

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Officer to join a busy payroll function within a large public sector organisation based in London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accurate and timely payroll delivery while maintaining compliance with statutory, pension and organisational requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the full end-to-end payroll production cycle
• Review and validate payroll inputs and outputs
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and organisational policies
• Complete payroll reconciliations and liaise with finance teams
• Manage third-party payments and submissions
• Produce payroll outputs including payslips, P45s and P60s
• Investigate payroll discrepancies
• Support pension administration processes
• Manage payroll-related enquiries
• Support payroll system testing and upgrades
• Maintain payroll procedures and training materials
• Assist with pay awards and retrospective calculations
• Provide support and guidance to Payroll Officers.