Human Resources Group 27,560 - 31,512 per annum Permanent 37 hours per week We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join the Payroll Team at Huddersfield University. This role will serve a key function in processing the main University payroll, ensuring accurate and timely salary payments for 2,000 members of staff. You will play a pivotal part supporting the Payroll Team Leader in the effective delivery of the monthly payroll. You will be processing all starter and leaver documentation, contractual changes, and amending staff records using the integrated HR and Payroll system, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, whilst at the same time providing excellent customer service. You will have significant payroll administrative experience in a similar environment and be able to demonstrate working knowledge of Pay As You Earn (PAYE) and statutory regulations, while ensuring the confidentiality of personal data and GDPR compliance. You will have GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above, or equivalent, and excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, Teams, and Excel. We offer an excellent employment package, including hybrid working, blending a mix of remote and on-campus working (dependent on work duties). The University is deeply committed to equality and diversity for all its students and staff. We seek to be diverse and inclusive, ? supporting individuals and groups to fulfil their potential and nurture a sense of belonging. We strive to be an accessible, inclusive employer, removing barriers for all. Find out more about our approach to Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion, including our commitments and accreditations as a Disability Confident Leader, Stonewall Gold Award holder, Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder, and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder on our website. Informal enquiries are welcome to Stuart Preston. For further details about this post and to make an application, please select the Apply button shown. Closing date: 12 January 2026. Working for Equal Opportunities. Inspiring Global Professionals. TPBN1_UKTJ
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Payroll Officer