Due to increased workload we are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Administrator on a Fixed Term 6-8 months, contract to join our small Payroll team reporting to the Payroll Manager.
What will you be doing?
- Processing monthly payrolls accurately, ensuring deadlines are met.
- Maintain the payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data.
- Processing new starters and leavers on the payroll system, including any associated adjustments.
- Responding to employee queries via email and telephone relating to pay, deductions, pensions, and general payroll matters
- Liasing with managers to ensure timesheets are logged and approved in a timely manner
- Processing sickness and other absences in line with company policies.
- Managing employee changes including salary amendments, job titles, and personal details.
- Processing overtime payments and payroll deductions.
- Processing permanent and variable elements, payrolling benefits in kind, and statutory payments.
- Adhering to payroll policies and procedures and complying with relevant payroll legislations.
- Involved with the processing of tax year end and annual reporting, including P11Ds.
- Administration support towards the Group Personal Pension Plan, where applicable.
- Supporting with opt-outs, opt-ins, and scheme changes for salary sacrifice pension scheme.
- Providing general payroll administration support as required
The successful applicant will have at least one years’ previous administrative experience in a Payroll function and will also have/be able to demonstrate:
- Proven experience in payroll administration or a similar role
- Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail
- Competent in using Microsoft Excel – strong Excel skills (lookups/data manipulation) would be advantageous.
- Strong knowledge and experience of payroll systems – Sage 50 Payroll preferred, but not essential.
- Ability to work independently and exercise own initiative.
- Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly.
- Resilient and enjoys working in a time sensitive environment.
- Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities.
What we are offering:
- Salary – £28,000 - £30,000pa depending on skills and experience
- 23 days holiday (increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days) plus 8 bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Reward and Recognition Scheme
- Salary sacrifice car scheme
- Perkbox scheme – a variety of discounts and benefits
- Free car parking
- Employee Assistance Programme/Financial wellbeing service
- Death in service/accident cover
This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 6-8 months.Although primarily office based (LS15 8ZB), there will be some flexibility to hybrid/remote working.
