Are you ready to take your career in payroll to the next level? Our client is offering a unique opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join their team on a temporary basis. What’s on Offer? Pay rate: £15-17.50p/h, based on experience 6-month temporary role Hybrid working availableKey Responsibilities: Support the Payroll Manager in delivering compliant payroll services for 15,000 employees Maintain data consistency and integrity within SAP and supporting systems, ensuring GDPR compliance Identify and implement continuous improvement initiatives in payroll processes Conduct user acceptance testing for payroll systems post-software upgrades and legislative updates Collaborate with the systems development team to request and test configuration changes Manage monthly and annual reporting, reconciliation, and payment generation for internal and external stakeholders Deputise for the Payroll Manager and support the administration team with day-to-day queries Reconcile Government Gateway Dashboard to mitigate financial risks Provide expert payroll advice, ensuring compliance with statutory obligations Oversee onboarding of new payroll business into the payroll system Create and maintain departmental procedures and guidance notes Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements: 5 QCF Level 2 qualifications, including Maths and English Willingness to work towards a CIPP qualification or equivalent payroll certification Experience with SAP systems related to payroll Strong organisational and prioritisation skills Excellent report writing and data analysis capabilities Strong communication and relationship-building skills Problem-solving abilities and the capability to implement solutions Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel with Macros/VBA Understanding of payroll statutory legislation Experience working in a payroll team and delivering customer-oriented services Ability to manage conflicting demands and meet tight deadlines How to Apply: If you feel your experience aligns with this role, we would really like to hear from you. Apply by submitting your CV or calling us to discuss further. If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250 for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies