Payroll Assistant

Full time role, Lewes (Hybrid)

6 month Fixed Term Contract

Purpose of the job:

To provide a payroll, pension, audit and administrative service within the Human Resources Department to the Organisation in accordance with Audit and Financial Regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• To administer the full payroll cycle, including starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, overtime, and pension deductions, ensuring all processes are accurate
• To check payroll documents prior to input for missing details, descriptions or information and resolve these issues promptly with the relevant department
• To maintain and store securely payroll records in accordance with statutory requirements.
• To take, log and investigate all payroll queries received in the Department, communicate findings to individuals and provide suitable solution as directed by the Senior Payroll Administrator or Payroll Manager.
• To escalate queries that cannot be resolved immediately to the Senior Payroll Administrator or Payroll Manager as appropriate and ensure satisfactory replies are made promptly.
• To assist the Payroll Manager with the development of departmental pay and audit systems.
• To ensure archiving process is carried out in accordance with written procedures.
• To contribute to the production and maintenance of documented payroll procedures.
• To actively participate in Departmental and Directorate Team Briefings.

Essential Criteria

• Excellent IT skills
• Able to prioritise and organise workloads
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong numerical accuracy