Payroll Officer

Interim Payroll & Benefits Officer

Waverley (office-based / hybrid as required)

3-month interim assignment

22.35 per hour

We’re recruiting an experienced Payroll & Benefits Officer for a 3-month interim role supporting a busy environment in Waverley. This is a hands‑on role for a payroll professional who can hit the ground running and provide confident, accurate support during a period of change.

You’ll play a key role in ensuring payroll and benefits are processed smoothly, compliantly, and on time — while delivering a responsive, customer‑focused service to employees and managers.

As Payroll & Benefits Officer, you will :

• Accurately process payroll data including starters, leavers, pay changes, allowances and deductions, meeting all payroll deadlines
• Produce monthly payroll reports, resolve discrepancies and support reconciliations with finance systems
• Administer pension schemes (including LGPS), salary sacrifice arrangements and employee benefits
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, pension legislation and employment law, supporting audits and risk management
• Act as a trusted point of contact, providing clear advice and guidance on payroll, pensions and benefits queries
• Work collaboratively with People & OD, Finance and IT teams to resolve issues and improve service delivery
• Identify and implement process improvements, including digital and system enhancements
• Maintain accurate payroll records and produce reports for management and statutory purposes

• Proven experience in payroll and benefits administration
• Strong technical knowledge, with excellent attention to detail
• Confident communicating complex information clearly and professionally
• A proactive problem‑solver with a continuous‑improvement mindset
• Highly discreet, with a strong commitment to confidentiality and data protection
• Adaptable and collaborative, comfortable working across multiple teams and locations

• 22.35 per hour
• 3-month interim opportunity
• Immediate impact role within a complex, public‑sector setting
• Supportive, professional working environment