Spring by Action for Children

Payroll Officer

Spring by Action for Children
Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCardiff • United KingdomJunior💰 £26,000 per yearWebsite
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Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in payroll processing, including statutory notifications and compliance with payroll legislation. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Excel and maintaining accurate payroll records while delivering exceptional customer service.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Payroll ProcessingStatutory NotificationsMicrosoft ExcelCustomer ServicePayroll Legislation

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Oracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Check and update an integrated eHR/payroll database to effect changes to salary and other payroll-related data
  • Process statutory notifications and payments, including SMP and SSP, voluntary deductions, third-party payments, and occupational entitlements
  • Work to agreed service standards and maintain clear audit trails
  • Apply internal control procedures and check system-generated reports to ensure the integrity of submitted payroll changes
  • Ensure correct adherence with TUPE scheme rules, maternity differences, and TUPE pension legislation
  • Work in conjunction with the People Insight Analyst to utilise systems and databases
  • Deliver a confidential, accurate, professional, and effective payroll service within agreed timelines
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, procedures, statutory regulations, and third-party requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Entry Level Payroll experience considered
  • Experience gained within a financial environment or Customer Service
  • Working methodically and in a structured way to deliver an efficient transactional payroll service
  • Excellent customer service skills with proven ability to communicate effectively
  • Excellent analytical numeracy skills
  • Advanced-level Microsoft Excel skills and use of Microsoft packages
  • Excellent team player
  • Oracle experience an advantage
  • Minimum of 6 months Payroll Legislation experience
  • DBS Basic vetting level required
  • Unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Over 7 weeks inclusive paid leave which includes bank holidays and the option to buy or sell leave
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Excellent training and the opportunity to undertake professional training including the Level 5 Children, Young People and Families manager qualification
  • Flexible maternity, paternity, and adoption packages
  • Up to 5% employer contribution and life assurance cover
  • Blue Light Card eligibility with discounts at 15,000 national retailers
  • Paid annual Wellbeing Day

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Hard Skills
Payroll ProcessingStatutory NotificationsPayroll LegislationAnalytical Numeracy SkillsOracle Experience
Soft Skills
Excellent Customer Service SkillsTeam PlayerEffective Communication
Tools & Technologies
Microsoft PackagesEHR Database
Certifications & Qualifications
DBS Basic Vetting
Industry Keywords
TUPE SchemeOccupational EntitlementsInternal Control ProceduresAudit Trails