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As a forward thinking local government organisation, Reigate & Banstead Council based in the heart of Surrey are looking for a perm Payroll Officer to join their growing OD & HR team. The Payroll Officer will be critical in the delivery of a timely end to end payroll and pensions service across the organisation to ensure accuracy and compliance.

Your new role

• To administer the processes and tasks connected to the organisation’s payroll and pensions function
• Accurate input of high volume, complex employee/payroll data within agreed timelines
• To be the first point of contact for payroll enquiries – providing support and advice where appropriate or signposting enquiries to the appropriate point
• To provide metrics and analytics relating to payroll and pensions matters for reporting and compliance purposes
• Populate and maintain on-line payroll and pensions systems to meet statutory and local reporting requirements
• Act as payroll representative, during local consultations for organisational change
• Liaise with HR Officers to ensure an integrated and efficient HR/Payroll process and to support the HR team with ad hoc projects as appropriate

What you'll need to succeed

• Experience of payroll processes and pensions administration (E)
• The ability to effectively organise your own workload and priorities (E)
• Experience of a range of ICT Systems including previous experience of payroll systems (E) ITrent (D)
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to build good working relations and communicate verbally and in writing at all levels across the organisation (E)
• A customer focused approach (E)
• Detailed knowledge of tax, national insurance and other statutory deductions (D)
• High level of numeracy and accuracy (E)
• Ability to communicate with outside bodies such as inland revenue and department of work and pensions (E)
• Ability to keep calm and focused under pressure (E)
• Able to challenge the norm and find ways to improve (E)
• Evidence of continuous learning (E)
• Qualified or keen to study for a Payroll qualification (D)

What you'll get in return

This organisation is committed to supporting, developing and retaining our people. In return for your expertise and enthusiasm, they offer flexible/ hybrid working (circa 2 days in the office/onsite with client services), free parking and competitive benefits including: generous annual leave, an excellent pension scheme, high street discounts, cycle salary sacrifice scheme and gym membership.

What you need to do now

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