Full job descriptionAs a Payroll Advisor in the business services industry, you’ll be responsible for ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of payroll, contributing to the efficient operation of the accounting and finance department. This role offers a mix of office-based and remote working, with a potential transition from a fixed-term contract to a permanent position.
Client Details
Our Client
*Highly successful FMCG business, trading for more than 30 years
*Great, supportive team
*Highly acquisitive, operating nationally
*Base in Reading (free parking on site)
*5,000+ employees across UK&I
Description
Payroll Advisor (Dayforce)


*Process monthly and/or weekly payrolls accurately and within agreed deadlines.
*Validate payroll inputs including salary changes, overtime, bonuses, commissions, deductions, and benefits.
*Review and reconcile payroll outputs prior to processing.
*Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, statutory requirements, and company policies.
*Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, and other legislative payments.
*Process new starters, leavers, transfers, and contractual amendments.
Dayforce activities


*Maintain accurate employee and payroll records within Dayforce.
*Manage payroll workflows, approvals, and transactions within Dayforce.
*Support managers and employees with Dayforce self-service functionality.
*Monitor system data integrity and proactively resolve discrepancies.
*Produce standard and ad hoc payroll reports through Dayforce reporting tools.
*Support Dayforce system upgrades, testing activities, and process enhancements.
*Drive adoption of Dayforce functionality to improve payroll efficiency and employee experience.




Profile
Payroll Advisor (Dayforce)


*Exposure to payroll administration/advisory work on Dayforce as a platform is essential

*Experience within a higher volume processing environment (desirable)
*Can commute to Reading 2x days per week
*Team player with strong communication
*Happy with longer term FTC to permanent opportunity
Job Offer
Payroll Advisor (Dayforce)




*Salary: Ranging between 30,000 - 35,000 GBP (DoE)

*Hybrid working: 2x days per week on site
*Reading based business - free parking on site and easy access via public transport
*Longer term FTC (circa 9 months initially with the view to transition to permanent)
*Full time role - flexible working hours on offer
*Great working environment, fantastic and supportive team