Pay Services Assistant

Payroll Administrator

• Location: Preston, Lancashire
• Job Type: Contract, 3-months initially.
• Hourly Rate: £12.00, PAYE.

Reed Secure are working in collaboration with a law enforcement organisation. They are looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage all aspects of pay and associated processes, ensuring compliance with Police Regulations, Police Staff Conditions of Service, Force Policies, and Statutory legislation. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and a strong understanding of payroll administration.

Day to Day of the role:

• Administer absences including sickness, maternity, paternity, adoption leave, accurately calculating and maintaining contractual and statutory pay entitlements.
• Handle the administration of starters, leavers, and employee changes, ensuring accurate and timely updates on Oracle.
• Provide accurate pay data to pensions for leavers, estimates, and repayments.
• Calculate complex under and overpayments, raise invoices where appropriate, and comply with HMRC regulations.
• Administer third-party payments and maintain up-to-date records.
• Ensure compliance with monthly payroll deadlines and validate pay using checking controls and exemption reports.
• Respond to internal and external enquiries and liaise with various associations and organisations as required.
• Ensure processes and payments comply with statutory legislation, contractual entitlements, and constabulary policies.
• Provide first-line support for pay queries related to Police Regulations, pension schemes, and statutory legislation.
• Handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Maintain, review, and update Oracle for accuracy and compliance.
• Support the delivery of HR Performance Indicators and service level agreements.
• Assist in the development and implementation of HR administrative procedures.
• Accurately record and effectively use external systems such as LPPA, AVC Wise, Sodexo, Cycle Scheme.
• Run and analyse statistical data reports from Oracle as required.
• Take a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Liaise effectively with customers both internally and externally.
• Carry out related duties or projects as required for departmental effectiveness.
• Stay updated with changes in HR and payroll practices and implement best practices.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Familiarity with Oracle and other HR systems.
• Understanding of Police Regulations, Police Staff Conditions of Service, and statutory legislation.
• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information.
• Proactive in keeping up to date with changes in HR and payroll practices.

To apply for the Payroll Administrator position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.

Please note offers are subject to Police vetting that can take up to 3-months.