Payroll Technical Officer

London - UK

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

1-Month Contract with a Local Authority

Summary

Join a diverse payroll team of 12 supporting payroll operations for approximately 2900 school staff 3200 corporate staff and around 200 external school staff. This role involves collaborating closely with internal and external partners as well as software providers to ensure the smooth operation of the Oracle Payroll system.

Responsibilities

Support the day-to-day delivery of an accurate efficient and compliant payroll service ensuring staff are paid correctly and on time.
Ensure statutory deductions reporting obligations and validation processes are completed within required deadlines.
Play a key role in the effective running of the bureau payroll processes ensuring payments deductions and employer reports are completed accurately and within contractual timeframes.
Assist the Payroll Technical Lead in maintaining and developing Oracle Payroll functionality including systems interfaces by working closely with the Oracle Support Team.

Requirements

Experience using a range of IT systems databases and report-writing tools.
Strong background in numerical and analytical work with excellent attention to detail.
Experience building effective relationships with clients internal teams and external bodies.
Relevant professional qualification or significant experience working in a payroll department within a customer-focused organization.
CIPP or similar accreditation is advantageous but not essential.

Additional Information

Working hours: 35 hours per week
Bi-weekly payment schedule
This is a hybrid position so they will need to visit the office on some occasions especially at the beginning. Perhaps on average 2 days per week although theres a measure of flexibility.

The role closes on 6th March 2026 apply ASAP.

Required Skills:

To support the day to day delivery of a comprehensive and efficient payroll service that ensures staff are paid accurately and on time and that statutory deductions reporting and validation processes are carried out in a timely manner.

Required Education:

1-Month Contract with a Local AuthoritySummaryJoin a diverse payroll team of 12 supporting payroll operations for approximately 2900 school staff 3200 corporate staff and around 200 external school staff. This role involves collaborating closely with internal and external partners as well as softwar...