Samira Elouath
@samiraelouath
Experienced payroll and HR professional specialising in compliance and systems.
What I'm looking for
I am a confident, highly organised payroll and HR professional with extensive experience supporting employees, clients, and managers across payroll and people processes. I deliver accurate, timely payrolls and clear, compliant HR administration for a diverse client base.
In my most recent roles I have managed payroll portfolios of over 50 clients and processed payrolls for organisations from 1 to 500 employees, handling RTI submissions, pension uploads, statutory calculations, and year-end reporting. I provide expert technical advice, train staff, and lead process improvement initiatives.
Currently working as an HR Officer at the University of Oxford, I maintain HR data in PeopleXD, run departmental payroll, manage recruitment and onboarding, and ensure UKVI right-to-work compliance for staff and visitors. I combine strong stakeholder communication with meticulous record-keeping and GDPR-compliant handling of confidential information.
I am seeking to continue developing my expertise in compliance and HR systems within a dynamic organisation, bringing a calm, analytical, solutions-focused approach to complex workloads and tight deadlines.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
HR Officer
University of Oxford
Oct 2025 - Present (8 months)
Manage monthly departmental payroll and maintain HR data in PeopleXD while overseeing recruitment, onboarding, visitor lifecycle and UKVI right-to-work compliance for staff and casual workers.
Senior Payroll Advisor
Wenn Townsends
Jan 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 7 months)
Managed payrolls for a 50+ client portfolio across sectors, processing RTI returns, pension uploads and statutory payments while delivering client support, training and process improvements to ensure compliance.
Payroll Administrator
Shaw Gibbs Ltd
May 2021 - Aug 2021 (3 months)
Processed multi-frequency payrolls, handled starters/leavers and RTI submissions, uploaded pension deductions and provided direct client payroll support to resolve queries efficiently.
Assistant Portfolio Controller
Gladstone & Jonas Group
Mar 2020 - Feb 2021 (11 months)
Maintained Payrite payroll operations, reconciled payroll data with Workday, produced audit reports and managed pension reconciliations and payroll journals to support month-end and year-end processes.
Senior Payroll Administrator
Critchleys
May 2017 - Feb 2020 (2 years 9 months)
Processed client payrolls, managed auto-enrolment and year-end procedures, liaised with HMRC and delivered training while improving payroll processes and managing client billing.
Payroll Assistant
M & M Waste Solutions
Oct 2015 - Apr 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Delivered end-to-end weekly and monthly payrolls, managed starter/leaver processes, statutory payments and pension administration while maintaining timecard systems and supporting finance tasks.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
University of Worcester - Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)
CIPP Level 1 Foundation, Payroll Management / Pensions Administration
2018 - 2019
Grade: Passed
Completed CIPP Level 1 foundation programme in Payroll Management/Pensions Administration and Management between April 2018 and January 2019.
The International Association of Bookkeepers (IAB)
IAB Certificate, Bookkeeping
2016 - 2016
Completed IAB coursework in bookkeeping between February 2016 and September 2016.
Abingdon & Witney College
AAT Level 2 Award & Level 3 Certificate, Accounting / Accountancy
2013 - 2014
Grade: Passed
Studied AAT accountancy qualifications at Levels 2 and 3 from September 2013 to July 2014 and achieved passing grades.
Henry Box School
GCSEs, Secondary Education
2008 - 2013
Completed secondary school studies with GCSEs in subjects including English (A), Business Studies (B), Geography (B), Maths (C), IT (Merit/Distinction), and Science (C).
Sage (Sage 50 Payroll)
Sage 50 Payroll Level 1 & 2, Payroll Software
Grade: Passed
Completed Sage 50 Payroll Software training at Levels 1 and 2 and achieved passing grades.
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