Our public sector client based in North Tyneside has an exciting opportunity for a highly experienced Payroll Systems Officer to join their team as soon as possible The role is temporary and is looking to start as soon as possible, lasting until the end of July 2025 initially. The hours of work will be full time 37 hours per week Monday to Friday, with flexibility around start and finish times (office based). The pay rate of the role will be £22.14 per hour. The purpose of the role is to support the project team on the implementation of their new People System and due to the tight timescales of the project, there may be a need for some evening and weekend work. The project is currently in a parallel runs phase, so the successful candidate will need strong analytical skills and attention to detail to identify anomalies and themes within the data from both the new system and the legacy system. In addition to the above, duties of the role will include:- Lead and manage the payroll team Oversee the accurate and timely processing of payroll Oversee pensions related processes Ensure payroll practices comply with all relevant laws and regulations Address and resolve any payroll related issues or queries Prepare and analyse payroll reports Ensure the integrity and accuracy of payroll data A strong background within payroll processes, laws, statutory payments and regulations will be required. An inquisitive mindset and the ability to work under pressure are also essential to the role. Please apply online in the first instance, send your CV to or call Barker Ross Lincoln on 01522 551910 today Barker Ross Group values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application. For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business. ADZN1_UKTJ