Payroll Assistant

Working Conditions:

• Part Time - 20 hours per week
• Fixed Term Contract till December 2026
• London, Chiswick Park

What You'll Do:

Payroll Processing & Administration

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for UK employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with statutory regulations.
• Process overtime, bonuses, allowances, and other variable payments.
• Handle statutory payments, including sick pay (SSP), maternity (SMP), and paternity (SPP).
• Manage joiners and leavers, ensuring all related documentation and payments are processed accurately and on time.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and reporting for Finance.

Workday System & Data Management

• Manage and monitor Workday-related tasks, including approving new hires, terminations, and changes to employee data.
• Run and maintain Workday payroll reports for Finance and HR.
• Manage Workday cases and resolve employee issues promptly.
• Support Workday interfaces and data validation between payroll and other HR/Finance systems.

Employee Support

• Handle payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Provide clear and accurate information to employees regarding pay, deductions, and entitlements.

Reporting & Compliance

• Run monthly and ad hoc reports for Finance, HR, and Audit teams.
• Maintain up-to-date records and documentation in line with GDPR and internal data governance standards.
• Support compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal controls

Credit card administration:

• Processing new applications, limit changes and other actions on request of business teams and credit card users

You Have These:

·       Proven experience in UK payroll administration.

·       Strong working knowledge of Workday (essential).

·       Advanced Excel skills (including v-lookups, pivot tables, and data analysis).

·       Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.

·       Good understanding of UK statutory payments and deductions.

·       Strong organisational and time management skills.

·       Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

·       Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

We'd Also Love If You Have These:

·       Experience working in a multinational or complex organisations.

·       Knowledge of payroll interfaces and integrations.

·       Familiarity with finance or HR processes related to payroll.