Payroll Technical Officer

Do you understand the cyclical nature of a payroll environment? Are you able to juggle a busy workload to ensure that deadlines are met? Are you familiar with payroll legislation, HMRC employer obligations and pensions administration requirements? If yes, then we have the role for you! We are looking to recruit a permanent full-time Payroll Technical Officer to join our busy Payroll team. Within this role you will be supporting colleagues in delivering a high-quality and compliant payroll service. This role requires payroll knowledge to provide support and advice to customers and colleagues, and to ensure compliance with statutory obligations, legislation, and regulations. A key part of this job will be generating reports, reconciling payroll data, and assisting with the technical actions undertaken to complete monthly payroll runs. We are looking for someone who: Has a pro-active approach to work and problem solving Has the ability to spot and deal with issues as they occur Are well organised and have an exceptional eye for detail Has in-depth working knowledge of statutory deductions and payments, and legislation that impacts on payroll Has communication skills so that you can assist the team in resolving complex queries from a variety of customers Has awareness of pensions legislation and schemes will be beneficial, to help with Pension Automatic Enrolment administration and reporting responsibilities Please download the job description and person specification for more information. To apply for this role, please upload your CV and a supporting statement. When writing your supporting statement, please explain how you meet the following criteria in the person specification, drawing on any relevant work/life experience, education or personal interests: Your ability to communicate effectively with a range of people by telephone, video call and in writing Your ability to use digital systems and Microsoft Office applications to manage information and complete work Your experience of managing a varied workload, prioritising tasks and meeting deadlines Your experience of providing customer service and explaining complex information clearly For guidance on how to write an application see our how to apply page and our statement on the use of AI . Interviews will take place online via MS Teams. Candidates who meet certain criteria are given priority when we shortlist. See our priority status page for details. We offer a diverse range of benefits to help and support you during your employment. More information can be found on our benefits page . This is a fantastic opportunity for you to develop your career in a fast paced, varied, and dynamic environment so if you are looking for a role where you will be challenged, please apply today! For a discussion about this opportunity contact Kelly Widdop, Payroll Manager at kelly.widdop@eastsussex.gov.uk . ​For a team that supports me, choose East Sussex "I feel very supported here. Ever since I started, I’ve had great managers. They are always there even when you’re working from home. They always push you to do their best. We’re like one big family", Abbie, Training Events Organiser