Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll AdministratorLocation: Maidenhead 

Salary: £33,000 - £35,000

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a weekly and a monthly payroll. This role ensures timely and accurate payments, maintains compliance with HMRC and legislation, and supports payroll queries across the organisation. 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Process weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments for employees. 

• Manage employee timesheets, liaising with site accountants and admin teams to ensure accuracy for the weekly payroll. 

• Maintain accurate payroll records, including allowances, deductions, tax codes, garnishments, and pensions in the Oracle payroll module. 

• Process statutory payments such as SMP, SSP, and other related payments, and complete DWP forms where required. 

• Administer employee benefits and pension schemes, ensuring accurate processing. 

• Handle third-party payments through the Oracle system. 

• Ensure compliance with HMRC by filing RTI returns and meeting payroll tax obligations. 

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy. 

• Support payroll reporting, reconciliation, and management reports. 

• Provide Tier 2 support to People Managers and employees on payroll and benefit queries, escalating issues when necessary. 

• Assist with ad-hoc payroll or administrative tasks as required. 

• Maintain employment documentation and HR files in line with company policy, UK legislation, and GDPR. 

• Continuously improve payroll processes to ensure efficiency and compliance. Required

Skills & Qualifications: 

• At least 2 years’ experience in payroll administration, handling both weekly and monthly payroll. 

• Strong knowledge of HMRC regulations, RTI, statutory payments (SMP, SSP), and pensions. 

• Experience using Oracle payroll is essential. 

• Strong Excel skills with experience in using V-Look ups. 

• Great team player. 

• Strong organisation skills.