Job Description

Salary

Grade 5 (27,560 - 31,521 per annum)

Basis

Full time

Job category/type

Administrative and support

Date posted

16/12/2025

Job reference

R8031

Permanent, 37 hours per week

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Officer to join the Payroll Team at Huddersfield University. This role with will serve a key function in the processing of the main University payroll, ensuring the accurate and timely salary payments for 2000 members of staff.

You will play a pivotal part in supporting the Payroll Team Leader in the effective delivery of the monthly payroll. You will be processing all starter and leaver documentation, contractual changes, 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 regulations, statutory regulations, whilst ensuring 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 and Top 100 Employer, Athena SWAN Bronze Award holder and Race Equality Charter Bronze Award holder.

Informal enquiries are welcome to Stuart Preston at s.j.preston@hud.ac.uk

If you are a current student at the University, you are welcome to apply for part-time roles of 16 hours or less per week, unless you are a part-time postgraduate student, in which case you can also apply for full time roles, subject to any visa requirements.

For more information, please download the recruitment pack.