Payroll Administrator

Full Time, Permanent

Newcastle

30,000 - 34,000

Sellick Partnership is delighted to be assisting a leading client with the recruitment of a Senior Payroll Administrator.

This role is essential for ensuring the payroll function operates smoothly and accurately each month, and it will involve end-to-end payroll processing, statutory compliance, and management of expenses and benefits.

The ideal candidate will bring a proactive approach to payroll and be skilled in both technical payroll functions and compliance requirements - ideally with 2+ years experience within end to end payroll.

Responsibilities

End-to-end payroll processing, including salaried and hourly paid staff, ensuring timely and accurate payment.
Process statutory requirements such as PAYE, National Insurance, and Student Loan deductions.
Administer and process employee benefits and annual P11D returns, ensuring accurate reporting of expenses and benefits in kind.
Manage company pension contributions, process pension auto enrolments, ensuring compliance with pension regulations and liaising with the pension provider as needed.
Maintain and update payroll records in accordance with GDPR requirements, ensuring data accuracy and security.
Keep up to date with payroll legislation changes to ensure full compliance with UK payroll laws and reporting standards.
Work closely with Directors and Finance departments to provide accurate payroll information and resolve any payroll-related issues for employees.
Submitting RTI information via an FPS and dealing with HMRC when queries arise.
Any other ad-hoc administration duties as required by the Finance team

Key Skills and Requirements:

Minimum of 2 years of payroll administration experience, ideally within a similar role.
Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments, benefits, and pension requirements.
Experience using payroll software and strong Excel skills for data analysis and reporting.
High level of accuracy and attention to detail, ensuring correct payroll calculations and compliance.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly to employees and work collaboratively with other teams.
Ability to troubleshoot payroll issues and implement solutions proactively.

We encourage interested applicants to apply immediately to be considered for short listing. Alternatively, should you require further information or wish to discuss your suitability before applying please contact Ellie Turner in our Newcastle office for a confidential discussion.

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