Part-Time Payroll Assistant


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Bedford, MK40 1HH
Working pattern:	Hybrid - 2 days remote
Job type:	Temporary
Posting date:	24 Aug 2026
Closing date:	14 Sept 2026

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Summary

Your new company

Hays is delighted to be recruiting for an experienced Payroll Officer on behalf of a well-established public sector organisation based in Bedfordshire. This part-time opportunity offers flexible working arrangements and the chance to join a supportive HR and Payroll team responsible for delivering an accurate and compliant payroll service.

Your new role

Working as part of a busy payroll function, you will be responsible for supporting the monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. The role involves processing payroll transactions, administering statutory payments, reconciling payroll data, responding to employee queries and maintaining payroll records in line with relevant legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Processing payroll transactions including overtime, expenses, additional hours and absence-related payments.

Administering statutory payments such as SSP, SMP and other payroll-related deductions.

Maintaining employee payroll records and supporting pension administration activities.

Completing payroll reconciliations and investigating discrepancies.

Responding to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.

Supporting compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, RTI and HMRC requirements.

Undertaking complex payroll calculations and producing payroll-related reports.

Ensuring payroll processes are delivered accurately and within agreed deadlines.

What you'll need to succeed

Previous experience working within a payroll environment.

Immediate start required

Strong understanding of PAYE, Tax, National Insurance, Real Time Information (RTI) and statutory payments.

Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems.

Advanced Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.

Excellent numerical skills and experience carrying out complex calculations.

Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.

Excellent communication skills and a confidential, professional approach.

What you'll get in return

Flexible part-time hours (24 hours per week).

Hybrid working arrangement.

Competitive hourly rate of £15.56 per hour.

Opportunity to gain valuable experience within a reputable public sector organisation.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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