Payroll Assistant (Part-time)

HR PATH

HR Path is global player in HR Consulting.   We provide professional advice and support to organizations for whom human capital is essential in their HR transformation process.  Having a footprint in the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific, we are able to offer global support in the development and execution of our customer’s HR strategy.

 Advise to Run! HR Path, Global Leader in HR solutions

• ADVISE: We support our customers in the transformation of their HR function, through a redefinition of their HR organization and their system digitalization

• IMPLEMENT: As a partner of the main vendors in the market, we carry out technical and functional implementation projects of all HR solutions (SaaS or On-Premise)

• RUN: With our global payroll expertise, we offer our clients several levels of payroll outsourcing

YOUR MISSIONS

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Assistant to join our payroll and HR operations team on a part-time basis  (22.5 hours per week over 4 days) . This role sits within a Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) environment, supporting payroll services for multiple client organisations.

The role is based out of our Southampton office - we will also consider fully remote applications for the right candidate.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking flexibility while working in a professional, client-facing payroll environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Run and support day-to-day processing of client payrolls in line with agreed schedules and SLAs
• Prepare, validate, and check payroll input data (starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Assist with payroll reconciliation and post-payroll checks
• Respond to payroll queries from internal teams and clients in a timely and professional manner
• Manage and support different types of pension schemes, ensuring accurate deductions, employer contributions and compliance with auto-enrolment requirements.
• Support compliance with statutory payroll requirements (e.g. SSP, SMP, pensions, PAYE)
• Liaise with HR teams, and finance contacts
• Liaise directly with HMRC regarding payroll queries, submissions and reconciliations
• Support year-end processes, payroll reporting and audits as required.
• Work closely with the Payroll Manager to meet payroll deadlines and contribute to continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

Systems & Tools

You will work with a range of payroll and HR systems depending on client requirements.

Experience with the following is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided:

• Dayforce
• SAP
• Workday

• Location: Southampton or fully remote considered
• Working Pattern: Part-time – 22.5 hours per week over 4 days
• Contract: Permanent
• Salary: £16.5k–£19.2k pro rata (FTE £27.5k - £32K) 

YOUR PROFILE

Essential:

• Proven experience in a payroll role with strong knowledge of UK payroll and tax calculations.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good understanding of payroll principles and confidentiality
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Confident communicator with a professional, client-focused approach
• Comfortable working with systems and data
• Good organisational and time management skills

Desirable:

• Experience working in a multi-client or outsourced payroll environment
• Exposure to Dayforce, SAP, and/or Workday
• Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) or working towards one

WHAT WE OFFER

• Exposure to multiple clients, systems, and payroll models

• Structured onboarding, training, and support

• A collaborative, professional services environment

• Competitive pro-rata salary

• 26 days holiday pro-rata

• Buy holidays

• Cash plan (healthcare / dental