Full job descriptionPayroll Officer


Venn Group are working with a Local Government organisation to recruit an experienced Payroll Officer to join their established payroll team.


Location: London
Working Pattern: Hybrid
Rate: £30.67 per hour via umbrella
Contract Type: 3 months
Start Date: Immediately available


This is an excellent opportunity to join a busy payroll function responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to a large workforce. The role will suit an experienced Payroll Officer who has previously worked within Local Government environments and is confident managing complex payroll regulations, pensions, statutory payments, and employee queries.


Key Responsibilities
*Process payroll transactions accurately and in line with legislation, policies and procedures
*Administer statutory and contractual payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other payroll-related payments
*Process starters, leavers, pay awards, increments and manual payments
*Calculate and process pension contributions across multiple schemes including LGPS and Teachers’ Pension schemes
*Provide specialist payroll advice to employees, managers, schools and external stakeholders
*Resolve payroll queries via email, telephone and service desk systems within agreed service levels
*Check payroll data for accuracy and investigate discrepancies
*Support payroll reconciliations and compliance reporting requirements
*Liaise with HMRC, pension providers, external bodies and internal departments where required
*Assist with process improvements to enhance payroll efficiency and service delivery
*Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and council policies
Key Requirements
Essential:
*Previous Payroll experience
*Previous Local Government payroll experience
*Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, SSP, SMP and pensions
*Experience processing end-to-end payroll within a large and complex organisation
*Knowledge of Local Government terms and conditions and payroll practices
*Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
*Strong communication skills with the ability to provide payroll advice to stakeholders at all levels
*Experience managing high volumes of payroll data and employee queries
*Strong organisational skills and ability to meet strict payroll deadlines
Please Note:
Applications will only be considered from candidates who have both Local Government payroll experience and recent payroll processing experience.
This opportunity would suit a proactive Payroll Officer who enjoys working within a fast-paced environment, providing excellent customer service, and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.