Payroll Officer
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £15.0 to £17.0 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £15-£17 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 15 April 2026 |
| Location: | Marlow, Buckinghamshire, SL7 2EB · |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4771300_1773647910 |
Summary
Payroll Officer - UK & IrelandLocation: Marlow / HybridWorking Pattern: Part‑time - 3 days per week (office‑based on all 3 days)Salary: £32,000 FTE (paid pro‑rata across 3 days)Your new companyJoin a respected and supportive organisation where the Finance team plays a key role in ensuring smooth and accurate UK & Ireland payroll operations.Your new roleAs the Payroll Officer, you'll support the Finance Director and Payroll Manager with end‑to‑end payroll administration. Your responsibilities will include:
- Monthly payroll reconciliations and Workday‑to‑payroll data checks
- Managing invoices, third‑party payments, and control reports
- Maintaining employee data and approving ServiceNow updates
- Liaising with benefits providers and supporting annual enrolment
- Managing the shared payroll mailbox and coordinating with stakeholders
- Supporting ADP updates and monthly payroll processing
What you'll need to succeed
- Previous Payroll Officer/Administrator experience
- Strong UK and/or Ireland payroll legislation knowledge
- Experience working with managed payroll providers
- Excellent accuracy, reconciliation ability, and communication skills
- Confident Excel user (pivot tables, lookups, SUMIFs)
- Desirable: ADP experience and involvement in payroll system implementations
What you'll get in return
- Part‑time schedule: 3 days per week in the office
- Hybrid and flexible working options
- Supportive and collaborative Finance team
- Opportunity to grow your payroll and systems expertise
What you need to do nowIf you're interested, click 'apply now' to send your CV or call us today.If this role isn't quite right, but you're looking for a new opportunity, get in touch. We'll be happy to help.
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