Payroll Clerk

Payroll Clerk – Market Harborough – Hybrid – £30,000 – £35,000 FTE

Permanent, part-time (30 hours) and full-time (37.5) are considered

The Opportunity

We are supporting an award-winning, multidisciplinary professional services business in their search for a Payroll Clerk. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working with clients, takes pride in technical delivery, and wants to develop within a collaborative and forward-thinking environment.

The business has invested heavily in technology, including automation and AI, creating a modern and efficient platform for payroll delivery. With HR, payroll, pensions, and benefits offered as interconnected services, this Payroll Clerk role provides genuine variety and the opportunity to be part of a supportive and professional team.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver accurate and technically strong payroll services across a portfolio of clients.

• Act as a trusted point of contact for clients, handling queries confidently, pragmatically, and calmly, including supporting prospect discussions.

• Support the supervision and mentoring of a Payroll Officer, ensuring accuracy and consistency of work.

• Manage relationships with colleagues who provide payroll administration support.

• Use automation tools, CRM workflows, and established processes to maximise efficiency and accuracy.

Candidate Profile

The successful Payroll Clerk will be:

• A strong payroll technician, ideally with experience gained in a bureau environment.

• Confident in communicating with clients, with a personable and pragmatic approach.

• Comfortable working with technology and automation, including payroll software, CRM systems, and workflow tools.

• Someone who enjoys being part of a multidisciplinary team and appreciates the variety of working across HR, payroll, pensions, and benefits.

What’s on Offer

• £30,000 – £35,000 FTE.

• Preferred 4-day working week (Mon–Thu), though full-time will also be considered.

• Hybrid working arrangement, with an expectation of office presence a couple of times per week to support collaboration and learning.

• A positive, open-plan working environment with a supportive and professional team.

• Opportunities for professional development, with proven examples of progression into senior roles.

• The chance to join a progressive, tech-focused organisation investing in the future of payroll.

If this sounds like a role you want to hear more about hit apply now!