Payroll Officer

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Hybrid (1 day per week in the office and on collaboration days)

Working Hours: 7.5-hour shift pattern between 8am to 5.30pm (5pm on Fridays)

Salary: Up to £28,000

Overall Purpose of The Role:As a contributing member of the payroll team, the job holder will be a Subject-Matter Expert in payroll administration and will work collaboratively within the team to process payroll data for both weekly and monthly paid colleagues.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities:

• Answer complex queries from all stakeholders effectively and within service level agreement.
• Process payroll data for allocated payroll within the agreed timetable deadlines.
• Upskill, knowledge share, and cross-training team members to cover for holidays and peak workloads (e.g., TUPEs).
• Escalate any concerns to the senior or team manager for appropriate discussions with the business as per the service level agreement.
• Support pensions and other shared service functions as required.
• Periodically test and demonstrate results in respect of system changes to ensure the HR system remains compliant in respect of payroll.
• Ensure data protection legislation is adhered to, and care is taken in dealing with employee data.
• Adhere to company values and 9 healthy behaviours at all times.

Diversity, Inclusion, and Wellbeing:

• Promote the wellbeing of your team and ensure an inclusive workplace where diversity of thought, backgrounds, and experience is actively encouraged and achieved.

Essential Requirements:

• Previous experience within payroll administration.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong time management, organisation, and prioritisation skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office, particularly a high level of Excel knowledge.
• Strong attention to detail, with an ability to work on complex issues within tight timescales.
• The ability to process high volumes of employees and handle end-to-end payroll, including tax and payments.
• Open to candidates who show promise and have transferable skills.

Benefits:

• Life assurance
• Rewards
• Additional holiday purchase opportunity
• Matched pension scheme up to 7.5%
• Enhanced family leave and policies
• Share plan schemes
• Free health and wellbeing services
• Numerous other benefits

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