HR Payroll Officer

Company: Hatched Recruitment Group
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Location: Bedford
Job Description:

HR and Payroll Transactions Officer


We are recruiting an experienced HR and Payroll Transactions Officer to join a busy and fast-paced Personnel Services team within a local authority.


This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong HR and payroll administration experience who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and delivering an accurate, efficient service.


This is a part-time position working 30 hours per week.


The Role


You will provide a comprehensive HR and payroll transactional service across the full employee lifecycle, supporting employees, schools and external clients.


Your responsibilities will include:



  • Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes

  • Processing overtime, casual hours, mileage and expenses

  • Managing maternity, paternity and other employee-related transactions

  • Processing tax notifications, student loans and statutory deductions

  • Calculating redundancy payments

  • Supporting pension administration, including LGPS and Teachers’ Pension requirements

  • Processing auto-enrolment and pension re-enrolment

  • Producing accurate employment contracts and documentation

  • Maintaining accurate employee records within the HR and Payroll system

  • Providing advice and guidance on terms and conditions, policies and procedures

  • Monitoring sickness absence and supporting HR colleagues with related administration

  • Producing reports and supporting the continuous improvement of HR and payroll processes


About You


To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:



  • Significant experience working within HR and Payroll administration

  • Strong knowledge of HR/payroll processes, policies, procedures and terms and conditions of employment

  • Experience using a complex integrated HR and Payroll system

  • NVQ Level 3, A-Level qualification or equivalent experience

  • Strong numeracy skills and confidence completing detailed calculations

  • Advanced IT skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and PowerPoint

  • Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities and strict deadlines

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills

  • A customer-focused approach and the ability to build strong working relationships

  • The ability to remain calm and accurate in a busy, demanding environment


This role would suit an experienced Payroll Officer, HR Administrator, HR and Payroll Officer, Payroll Administrator or HR Transactions Officer looking for their next opportunity

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Posted: September 6th, 2026