Payroll Officer, Employee Life Cycle

Lake Champlain Chamber

. Support the efficient administration of a quality, accurate and timely payroll and pensions function .

Posted 11/6/2026full-timePreston • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £26,847 - £29,071 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll administration, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations while achieving performance targets. Strong analytical and communication skills support effective teamwork and timely service delivery for diverse clients.

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Payroll AdministrationStatutory CompliancePerformance TargetsAnalytical SkillsTeam Collaboration

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Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsGood Analytical SkillsExperience Working Within A TeamExperience Working To Deadlines

Industry Keywords

Payroll ServicesPensions FunctionDiverse ClientsSchoolsDistrict CouncilsAcademiesMulti Academy Trusts

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the efficient administration of a quality, accurate and timely payroll and pensions function
Work in accordance with statutory, legislative, and contractual obligations
Work as part of a supportive payroll team including two team leaders and four senior colleagues
Work to monthly deadlines
Achieve monthly performance targets
Provide payroll services for diverse clients, including schools, district councils, academies and multi academy trusts

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong communications skills
Good analytical skills
Experience of working within a team
Experience of working to deadlines
Sponsorship is not available for this role
Supporting statement demonstrating how you meet the criteria for the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible working hours
3 days working from home
26 days annual leave entitlement rising to 32 after five years' continuous service (pro rata for part time employees)
Local Government Pension Scheme with generous employer contribution
Staff discount scheme in partnership with Vivup, offering discounts across major UK retailers
Training and development opportunities