Payroll Administrator (12-month Fixed-term contract) in Southampton

Laings, currently in the hands of the sixth generation of the Laing family, is a luxury destination for jewellery and watches. With over 180 years of heritage, Laings has grown to be known as a leading luxury family jeweller, with four locations – Glasgow, Edinburgh, Southampton and Cardiff, and seven showrooms across the United Kingdom. Today, Laings offers an expertly curated selection of fine jewellery and watches from some of the world’s most prestigious brands, as well as bespoke design and services by the team’s master goldsmiths and jewellery designers.

Our Culture: We are proud of a culture that makes everyone feel welcome, with the signature warmth of Laings being felt from the moment you step foot through our doors. Our principles of culture are based on mutual respect, honesty and trust, to foster an environment that makes employees feel inspired every day. We encourage individuality, tenacity and drive to help continue the legacy of Laings and shape the future of a business we are all proud to work for.

Your New Role: We have an exciting twelve-month fixed-term contract Payroll Administrator position available, to join our broader Finance team based in our Glasgow-based Head Office. We are looking for someone with sound administration skills (especially MS Excel) and strong numeracy skills to join us at an exciting time for the department, as we look to expand business and drive forward across this new year. The successful candidate will be involved in a variety of areas within the payroll function, primarily supporting our Payroll & Benefits Manager in ensuring accurate and timely payroll, maintaining employee records, and delivering timely and outstanding service to all colleagues. You will possess a strong work ethic and willingness to learn and develop in the role, alongside a keen eye for detail.

Hours of Work: 9.00am – 5.30pm, Monday to Friday.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• Collaborate closely with our Payroll & Benefits Manager to administer the end-to-end, monthly payroll for all employees. This will include accurately updating our systems and databases, entering new starter information and processing leavers along with overtime and incentive requisitions.
• Ensure Payroll records are well maintained with up-to-date information monthly.
• Create and maintain accurate payroll, pension and company benefits databases and spreadsheets.
• Provide guidance and action general payroll queries from both colleagues and any external parties, seeking support from the Payroll & Benefits Manager, when required.
• Assist with company workplace pension administration tasks.
• Proactively complete all administration tasks linked to our company benefits and the online benefits platform.
• Any other ad hoc administration tasks as reasonably required by the Payroll & Benefits Manager.

Person Specification: Previous payroll administration or experience in a similar role is highly desirable; however, candidates who can demonstrate drive and ability to develop into the role will be considered. Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, especially Excel, is required along with meticulous attention to detail. Ability to effectively manage and organise time and tasks to the changing needs of the business. Confident and able to multi-task, work under pressure and strive to ensure deadlines are met. Excellent communication skills, able to work with sensitive information with discretion.

What We Will Offer You: From unrivalled industry training to discounts on some of the UK’s leading retailers, Laings has built our approach to benefits around the needs of our employees to ensure their happiness, health and wellbeing – in and outside of work. We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer who encourages candidates from a wide range of backgrounds. We offer a competitive salary and rewards package, complemented with a range of fantastic benefits including healthcare & dental plans, wellbeing support, pension, health club discounts, 28 days holiday, and a generous employee discount scheme.