Payroll Adviser​/Officer – Hybrid – Warwickshire​/remote

Position: Payroll Adviser / Officer – Hybrid – Warwickshire / remote
Payroll Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Payroll Manager, Payroll & Pensions Adviser, Payroll & Pensions Administrator, Payroll Analyst or Payroll Coordinator. £20 - £25 per hour 9-month contract | 1 day per week in the office / 4 days remote, home based. Location Requirement:
Candidates must live within 1 hour of Stratford-upon-Avon. We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Adviser to join a busy team on an initial 9-month contract. The role will have a strong focus on payroll processing, pensions administration, statutory compliance and providing expert support to employees, pensioners and third parties.

The Role
· Process and maintain payroll data, ensuring accurate and timely payment.
· Process new starters and leavers through the payroll system.
· Administer payroll and pension processes in line with legislation and company policies.
· Respond to and resolve payroll and pensions queries from employees, pensioners and third parties.
· Manually calculate SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, PAYE, holiday pay and National Insurance.
· Manage tax codes and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
· Administer benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and third-party payments.
· Maintain knowledge of RTI, workplace pensions and CSA deductions.
· Support payroll reconciliation and year-end processes, including P35s, P14s and P11

Ds.
· Coordinate payroll and pensions documentation and ensure processes are completed within agreed service levels.
· Identify and implement improvements to payroll and pensions processes following legislative or policy changes.
· Support payroll and pensions projects and wider business initiatives as required. About You
· Proven experience in payroll processing, including new starters and leavers.
· Experience using systems such as Resource link, SAP or similar
· Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
· Experience calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, PAYE, holiday pay and NI.
· Experience with benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and third-party payments.
· Good knowledge of RTI, workplace pensions and CSA deductions.
· Experience with payroll reconciliation and year-end processes.
· Excellent numerical and data-entry skills with a strong attention to detail.
· Strong written and verbal communication skills.
· A customer-focused approach and the ability to confidently handle payroll queries.
· The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.