Senior Payroll Officer Location: Guildford Hybrid - Temporary up to 3 months Pay: £290 a day If you’re an experienced payroll professional who thrives on accuracy, problem‑solving and improving how things work, this could be your next step. We’re looking for a Senior Payroll Officer to play a central role in delivering a seamless payroll and benefits service for colleagues at a local council. You’ll lead monthly payroll processing, guide colleagues, strengthen our controls, and help shape a consistent, modern payroll service across both organisations. It’s a role for someone who enjoys variety, ownership and collaboration. In this role, you will: • Lead the full monthly payroll cycle using iTrent and Business World. • Ensure all changes—new starters, leavers, pay updates, overtime and deductionsare processed accurately and on time. • Manage statutory processes including PAYE, NI, auto‑enrolment, statutory payments and court orders. • Maintain high‑quality payroll data and support year‑end activity (P60s, P11Ds). • Lead on audit preparation and ensure processes are well documented. • Support LGPS administration, annual returns and liaison with pension providers. • Oversee employee benefits, ensuring deductions, contracts and intranet information are up to date. • Carry out second‑line checks, resolve discrepancies and help reduce recurring issues. • Provide clear, supportive responses to complex payroll queries. • Contribute to process improvements, policy development and training for colleagues. What you’ll bring • Strong payroll experience, ideally within a complex or multi‑site environment. • A solid understanding of payroll legislation, pensions and statutory requirements. • Confidence using HR/Payroll systems and supporting system changes or UAT. • A collaborative approach and a commitment to delivering a great service. This is a chance to join a supportive team, shape how we work, and ensure our colleagues are paid accurately and on time—every time