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Payroll Administrator (Sage 50 Payroll & HR)
Location: NG17 9LE
Purpose:
We are a busy Construction and Transport business seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage our payroll using Sage on a weekly basis. The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate recording of hours, overtime, and compliance with UK payroll regulations and statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Collect and input data accurately using Sage HR and Payroll systems
- Update pay rates, holidays, bonuses, and all payroll elements
- Process employee files and maintain internal systems throughout the employee lifecycle
- Ensure employee right to work checks are up to date
- Update P11Ds and employee tax codes
- Maintain pension records using our Nest Pension account
- Run multiple weekly payrolls using Sage 50 Payroll
- Handle calls from employees and management, addressing payroll queries
- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the business
Skills and Knowledge:
- Attention to detail
- 3+ years experience using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage HR systems
- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple payrolls and employee updates
- Knowledge of UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory deductions
- Understanding of UK employment laws
- Familiarity with payroll elements such as pay rates, holidays, bonuses, and statutory payments
- Knowledge of tax codes
- Excellent communication skills
- Strong problem-solving ability
- Uphold confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and employee data
- 3+ years payroll administration experience
- Experience managing pensions and compliance checks
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch)
Holidays:
21 days plus 8 bank holidays
Benefits:
- Access to an employee assistance programme from day one
- Enrollment in our Vitality account after 6 months, which includes comprehensive health, dental, and travel cover
- Pension provider: Nest, with standard contributions of 3% employer and 5% employee
If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please apply with your CV and cover letter. We look forward to hearing from you.
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