Payroll specialist Work, Jobs in Culham, Eng (with Salaries)

People Payroll & Operations Assistant – 12 month FTC
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £29,328 a year
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Human resources
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
12d
People Payroll & Operations Assistant - 12 month FTC
UK Atomic Energy Authority —Culham
- £29,328 a year
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Excel
- ERP systems
- Human resources
- Annual leave
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13d
Payroll Compliance Specialist
ASSA ABLOY —Arborfield
- Analysis skills
16h
Payroll Specialist
Hazlewoods —Swindon
- £26,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Senior Global Payroll Advisor (6-month FTC)
Open Cosmos —Didcot
- Hybrid work
- English
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
4d
Sr. Payroll Specialist | Reading-based | Polish or Czech speaking
OpenText —Reading
- Tax experience
Payroll Specialist
Primark —Reading
- Communication skills
- Tax experience
Payroll Administrator
Whistl UK Ltd —Marlow
- £26,000 - £28,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Administrative experience
- Travel
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
2d
Payroll Advisor
Primark —Reading
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office

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People Payroll & Operations Assistant – 12 month FTC

UK Atomic Energy Authority -
Culham

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Job details

Fixed term contract
£29,328 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Annual leave
Company pension
Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

Pension
Microsoft Excel
ERP systems
Human resources
SharePoint
Payroll
IT
HRIS
Communication skills

Full job description

Overview of Responsibilities

The Payroll Assistant provides critical operational support across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accurate, timely and compliant payroll and people processes. It requires professional judgement, initiative and specialist knowledge to resolve queries, maintain data integrity and deliver seamless end to end processes.

Working within a structured, detail focused environment, the role manages multiple priorities to a high standard of accuracy and service. It also supports continuous process improvement and collaborates across teams to deliver efficient, organisation wide solutions.

What you’ll be doing…

Manage end-to-end payroll administration within the ERP system, ensuring accurate data input and timely monthly payments and pension forecasts.
Ensure payroll processes comply with internal governance, statutory requirements and HMRC regulations.
Respond to complex payroll and HR queries via the People Service helpdesk, exercising sound judgement and resolving issues independently.
Advise line managers and employees on the interpretation and application of HR policies, escalating sensitive or non-standard cases where appropriate.
Deliver onboarding sessions for new employees, covering People policies, systems, benefits and pensions, and act as an initial point of contact.
Administer relocation support in line with policy, including claim assessment, formal approvals and recovery calculations in liaison with Finance.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and employee guidance.
Ensure GDPR-compliant data handling and secure document management within SharePoint.
Act as the operational liaison between UKAEA and outsourced pension providers for pension quotations and related queries.
Maintain accurate records and ensure audit-ready documentation across payroll, pensions and People operations.

Salary

£29,328 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Programme

Department

People & Culture

Discipline

Human Resources

Site Location

UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire

Type of Employment

Contract

Reference Number

REF4189G

Qualifications

Proven experience in payroll, HR operations or shared services within a medium-to-large organisation
Strong working knowledge of employment and payroll legislation, including statutory leave, pensions and GDPR requirements.
Experience using ERP and HRIS systems, with excellent IT skills including Microsoft Excel and digital document management platforms.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail within high-volume, regulated environments, delivering end-to-end process excellence to deadlines.
Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex policies and calculations to employees and stakeholders.

Additional Information

We have a generous range of benefits (see the full list here) and highlights include:

£29328 base salary
Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays
3 days of site closure over Christmas break
Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions

Our commitment to ED&I

UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.

We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit.

Benefits

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
Flexible working options including family friendly policies.
Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders,
Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays
Wide range of career development opportunities
A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

Company Description

By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.

Fusion, the process that powers the Sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs.

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.

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