Overview

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The Payroll Team is a diverse and friendly group at the heart of the organisation, working within the People – Human Resources department. We manage payroll for staff across all colleges and services, providing a vital function that keeps the University running smoothly. The work is fast-paced and varied, and although it can be challenging, it is highly rewarding knowing that we are supporting colleagues and ensuring they are paid accurately and on time.

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Base pay range

£33,961 to £40,627 per annum

Full time

Permanent

Hybrid – UAL High Holborn/Home

Responsibilities

As Payroll Administrator, you will help deliver a professional, accurate and customer-focused payroll service. Your role will involve payroll processing, offering first-line advice to employees, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations and University policies, and helping the team maintain high standards of accuracy and efficiency in our work. You will also provide administrative support during busy periods or when colleagues are away, supervise tasks, and contribute to a positive and inclusive work environment that allows you and your colleagues to thrive.

We are looking for someone who is passionate about payroll, wants to learn and explore new ideas, and wishes to be part of meaningful change that helps people to get paid on time, every time.

Qualifications

To succeed in this role, you will need strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements, excellent communication and organisational skills, and a meticulous eye for detail. A familiarity with iTrent HR/Payroll Systems is also essential.

About the employer

University of the Arts London (UAL) generates and inspires the creativity the world needs for a better future. Since 1842, our colleges have been defining creative education. With curiosity, imagination and intent we make work which creates lasting change for people and our planet. London is core to who we are, a place where we meet and share ideas with people from different backgrounds and cultures. Our creative network influences learning, culture, industry and society on a global scale. Our academics and practitioners deliver creative education and inspire new ways of thinking through research and innovation. We work with students at every level from pre-degree and short courses to postgraduate and online learning, enabling them to build the careers they want. Together, we are a community of makers, thinkers, pioneers and storytellers redesigning the future.

If you have any queries about this role or need any reasonable adjustments for your application, please contact the Resourcing Team via email at PSOstaffrecruitment@arts.ac.uk

UAL is committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments for all staff and students to work and learn – a university where we can be ourselves and reach our full potential. We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies, flexible working arrangements and Staff Support Networks. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including race, disability, age, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion and belief, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, and caring responsibility.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Administrative

Industries

Higher Education