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Specialist Payroll Officer – 15347

Salary: £To be confirmed on application (our client has asked for this not to be advertised).

Location: Surrey

Contracting Authority: Government Client
Contract Length: 31/03/2027
Clearance: DBS

Details of the specific qualifications and/or experience if required for the role in line with the above description
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal and the ability to compose plain English explanations for employees on complex queries
• Good IT skills, including Outlook, Word and Excel
• They will be familiar with Unit 4 ERP system
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field (or equivalent qualification or experience)
• Specialised training or certifications related to the specific area of payroll expertise e.g. CPP, CIPD, IPP
• Extensive experience in the specialised payroll area.
• Proficiency in relevant payroll software and tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the following First Values: Positive Outlook; Excellent customer and public service; Be accountable; Collaborate and co-operate; Respect each other; Learn, develop and achieve potential

Education, Knowledge, Skills & Abilities, Experience and Personal Characteristics
• Educated to ‘A’ level standard, or able to evidence ability at an equivalent level.
• Professional business qualification to NVQ Level 4, or able to evidence knowledge and understanding of appropriate business disciplines; willingness to study for a relevant professional qualification if appropriate.
• For some roles a relevant degree may be required.
• Excellent IT skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to build sound relationships with customers, adapting styles to different situations.
• High level administrative/organisational and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage a range of projects through to completion.
• Effective interpersonal, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Practical experience and understanding of business supporting service teams and/or providing support to the public (where appropriate).
• Experience of leading a team (where appropriate)


Our dedicated team would be pleased to discuss in more detail how we may be able to help