Remote Payroll Officer

Are you passionate about maintaining the financial well-being of an organisation while ensuring confidentiality and accuracy? We are seeking a Payroll Specialist to join my client, a charity based in Watford. As a payroll professional, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring that our staff members receive accurate and timely compensation.
Responsibilities:

• Database Management:
• Maintain and update our integrated eHR/payroll database.
• Effect changes to salary, statutory adjustments, and collective modifications.
• Review staff expense claim forms and validate receipts in alignment with our expenses policy and HMRC regulations.
• Take corrective measures when necessary to ensure timely and accurate payments to existing and new staff.
• Statutory Compliance:
• Process statutory notifications and payments (e.g., SMP, SSP).
• Handle voluntary deductions, third-party payments, and occupational entitlements.
• Ensure precise calculations to maintain compliance.
• Administer pension contribution changes according to Action for Children policies and auto-enrolment laws.
• Effective Communication:
• Communicate professionally (both verbally and in writing) with internal staff and external bodies (e.g., HMRC).
• Strive for satisfactory resolutions in all interactions.
• Service Excellence:
• Adhere to agreed service standards.
• Maintain detailed audit trails of actions taken and changes implemented.
• Handle enquiries from solicitors, financial institutions, and social security agencies.
• Address escalated queries from other internal teams.

Qualifications:

• Experience: 2 years in payroll administration.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with statutory regulations, payroll processes, and pension schemes.
• Skills:
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Oracle and Itrent Experience required.

The role is a remote role with a need to come into the Watford Office once every few months.
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