Payroll Administrator

Hybrid (1 day per week on-site, max 2 days when fully integrated) Free parking The Payroll Administrator will provide vital business-as-usual (BAU) support to ensure the smooth operation of high-volume payrolls during a major system transition. The organization is currently preparing to migrate from iTrend to Oracle in April/May 2027. You will be responsible for processing multiple payroll runs and managing complex pension schemes. Key Deliverables Act as a key payroll focal point to support the team through a critical system migration from iTrent to Oracle. Deliver consistent, high-volume BAU payroll processing for approximately 5,000 staff across 3 monthly payrolls. Administer and coordinate complex pension schemes, specifically managing Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) and Teachers'' Pensions. Resolve complex pay and pension queries in an efficient and timely manner to support employee wellbeing and engagement. Manage the payroll workflow end-to-end, including processing new starters, leavers, structural changes, and contract variations. Receive, verify, and input employee absence, sickness, and statutory payment records. Process holiday requests, overtime claims, and manual payroll adjustments for payment processing. Investigate and correct timesheet and payment errors, escalating system anomalies as required. Maintain accurate and detailed logs of all personnel queries and payroll adjustments to ensure robust audit trails during the transition period. Key ..... full job details .....