Payroll Advisor

Role - Payroll Advisor

Location - Nottingham (NG2 1AW) - 60% on site

Type - Part time - 22.5 hours per week - 12 month FTC until March 2027

Salary - £32,199 FTE

We are currently partnering with a large, complex organisation undergoing continued transformation within its People Services function, and are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Services Advisor to support the delivery of a high-quality outsourced payroll service.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured, process-driven environment and enjoys working collaboratively to improve payroll operations.

The Role:

You’ll work closely with internal stakeholders and a third-party payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, while acting as a key point of contact for payroll queries and escalations. This role combines hands-on payroll administration with process improvement and stakeholder engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

Oversee and support outsourced payroll operations, ensuring accuracy and service quality

Act as an escalation point for payroll-related queries, providing clear guidance

Complete payroll reconciliations, including statutory payments and third-party deductions

Monitor payroll submissions and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner

Support pay cycles, pensions interfaces, and payroll-related projects

Maintain payroll documentation, processes, and training materials

What We’re Looking For:

Experience working with payroll in a HR or client-facing environment (ideally within a large organisation)

Strong attention to detail with a methodical approach to problem-solving

Ability to interpret and explain payroll processes clearly to non-specialists

Confident using Excel and general MS Office tools

Proactive, organised, and able to manage workload independently

Desirable:

Payroll qualification (or working towards)

Experience with outsourced payroll models or HR/payroll systems

Exposure to payroll reconciliation and reporting processes

Additional Info:

Part-time position (approx. 22.5 hours per week)

Hybrid working model with regular on-site presence required

Occasional flexibility needed during peak periods or system changes


If you’re looking for a role where you can make a tangible impact on payroll service delivery while working within a collaborative and evolving environment, we’d love to hear from you