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- Location: Ongar, Essex
- Job Type: Full-time, Office based, Fixed-term (6 months)
- Salary: £30,000-34,000 (dependant on experience)
- Due to location, you must be able to drive to get to the office.
We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator for a maternity cover position based at our clients head office in Ongar, Essex. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about pursuing a career in payroll and human resources, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Day-to-day of the role:- Assist the Head of Payroll/HR and the team in managing payroll and HR for approximately 1250 staff across the UK.
- Set up and screen new starters, process leavers, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
- Perform calculations for tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and other payroll-related activities.
- Maintain confidential employee and payroll records, ensuring accurate filing and correspondence.
- Handle general office administration duties including managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering telephone calls, and passing on messages.
- Ensure all reports and timesheets are filed accurately on a weekly basis.
- Experience in confidential employee and payroll record keeping.
- Familiarity with screening and vetting procedures to BS7898 standards is advantageous.
- Strong knowledge of payroll calculations (Tax, NI, SSP, SMP).
- Proficient in data entry for payroll weeks, including worksheets and timesheets.
- Ability to produce P45s and process leavers efficiently.
- Basic understanding of UK employment, Health & Safety, and HR legislation.
- Excellent attention to detail and mathematical skills.
- Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
- Proficient in using IT to improve and develop payroll and HR systems.
- Due to location, ability to drive is necessary
To apply for this Payroll Administrator position, please submit your CV.
