Administrator - Payroll and Benefits
Location: Bracknell
Contract Type: Temporary
Contract Length: 3 months
Working Pattern: Full Time, 35hours per week
Working Hours: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Hourly Rate: £20.00 - £25.00
The position is hybrid, with an expectation to work in the Bracknell office for two days a week, specifically on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and full-time in the office during the initial training period.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collaborate with third-party payroll providers by preparing files for payroll processing, reviewing, and finalising monthly payrolls.
- Process and issue employee pay slips and statements of earnings and deductions.
- Compile and analyse employee time, production, and payroll data from timesheets and other records.
- Review timesheets, work charts, and wage computations to identify and reconcile discrepancies.
- Verify attendance and hours worked, making necessary pay adjustments and maintaining accurate payroll records.
- Record employee information, including exemptions, transfers, and resignations, to ensure up-to-date payroll documentation.
- Issue and record adjustments to pay related to past errors or retroactive increases.
- Stay informed about changes in tax and deduction laws applicable to payroll processing.
- Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll matters, tax issues, and overall direction on time and attendance systems.
- Assist payroll management with projects, including system conversions and process improvement initiatives.
- Maintain robust procedures to ensure data privacy and security within the payroll department, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
- Manage HR recordkeeping and the company's timekeeping systems concerning employee leave and time off.
- Oversee benefit enrollments for new starters, leavers, and employees experiencing changes in circumstances.
- Maintain accurate employee benefit records within the HR/payroll system and provider portals.
- Process monthly benefit changes, ensuring accurate information is provided to payroll within agreed deadlines.
- Reconcile benefit deductions and employer contributions against payroll and provider records, investigating any discrepancies.
- Serve as the first point of contact for employees regarding benefit inquiries, providing clear and accurate guidance.
- Support the preparation and administration of UK taxable benefits and benefits-in-kind, including necessary information for P11D/payrolling processes.
Ideal candidate:
- Previous experience in payroll and human resources information systems
- Solid knowledge of payroll and accounting practises and principles for the UK and Ireland.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Organised and results-driven approach to work.
- Proven administrative experience in a busy office environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- Experience managing shared mailboxes and handling high-volume email activity.
- Ability to quickly learn new systems and processes.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in all tasks.
- Confidence in following written processes and instructions.
We use generative AI tools to support our candidate screening process. This helps us ensure a fair, consistent, and efficient experience for all applicants. Rest assured, all final decisions are made by our hiring team, and your application will be reviewed with care and attention.
Administrator - Payroll And Benefits in Bracknell employer: Office Angels Limited
Office Angels is an excellent employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its employees. With a supportive work culture, flexible temporary roles, and access to various benefits including weekly pay, pension options, and health support, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment while gaining valuable experience. Located in South Lanarkshire, this role offers the chance to work within a fast-paced operations team, making it an ideal opportunity for those looking to enhance their administrative skills in compliance and logistics.
