The Company

Our client is a well-established organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join their finance team on a temporary basis. The position is to cover some temporary leave within the team, they are looking for an additional resource to provide support and ensure the smooth running of payroll operations.

The Role

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will provide hands-on payroll support across payroll function for an initial 3-month temporary assignment. Key responsibilities will include:

- Processing end-to-end payroll accurately and efficiently.
- Maintaining employee records and payroll data.
- Managing payroll queries and responding to employee enquiries.
- Processing new starters, terminations and employee changes.
- Assisting with payroll reconciliations and reporting.
- Supporting the wider payroll team during a particularly busy period.

Your Profile

To be successful in this role, you will have:

- Previous experience in a Payroll Officer or similar position.
- Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience.
- Experience working within a large, complex organisation will be highly regarded.
- Experience working with complex EBAs and awards.
- Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet tight deadlines.




- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
- The ability to hit the ground running and work autonomously.
- Immediate availability and the ability to commit to an initial 3-month assignment.

Apply Today

If this sounds like the right prospect for you, we'd love to hear from you! Simply apply with your up-to-date CV in Microsoft Word format (.doc or .docx).

Reference Number: 06810-0013540704ST

This is a hybrid position.

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📌 Payroll Officer (Preston)
🏢 Robert Half
📍 Preston