Part Time Payroll Officer

Arbor Education

. Manage a portfolio of customers' monthly payroll operations from start to finish .

Posted 10/7/2026part-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £29,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing payroll operations, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations, and maintaining data protection standards. Proficient in payroll processing, data analysis, and utilizing technology to enhance efficiency.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Payroll ProcessingHMRC ComplianceData AnalysisGoogle Suite ProficiencyAuto Enrolment Pension Schemes

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Hard Skills

Payroll Operations ManagementPay Adjustments CalculationStatutory Payments KnowledgeTax and NI UnderstandingGDPR ComplianceISO27001 StandardsLocal Government Pension Scheme KnowledgeTeachers’ Pension Scheme Knowledge

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailProactivityMulti-tasking Under Pressure

Certifications & Qualifications

Relevant Payroll QualificationDegree Level Education

Industry Keywords

Education Sector ExperiencePension SchemesStatutory Deductions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage a portfolio of customers' monthly payroll operations from start to finish
Ensure all staff are paid correctly and within specified deadlines
Update the payroll system with current pay scales, pension rates, NI rates, and tax thresholds
Calculate pay adjustments, including holiday pay for leavers and statutory payments such as maternity and paternity pay
Ensure accurate payments and reporting to external stakeholders, including HMRC
Maintain strict compliance with GDPR and ISO27001 data protection standards

Requirements

What you’ll need

Educated to degree level and/or holds a relevant payroll qualification
Previous experience in payroll processing
Education sector experience is a bonus
Solid understanding of HMRC requirements, including Tax, NI, and statutory deductions
Experience with Auto Enrolment pension schemes
Proficient in Google Suite
Ability to analyse and interpret data
Proactivity in utilising AI to enhance the job
High attention to detail
Ability to multi-task under pressure
Knowledge of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) or Teachers’ Pension Scheme (TPS) is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

BUPA Healthcare Cashback Plan
Free flu vaccines
Free on-site parking
Free barista coffee
Fresh fruit
Weekly snacks
Hybrid working options
Time off for special events (nativities, graduations, etc.)
A clear career pathway from the moment you join