The Payroll Administrator role works as a member of the payroll team to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. The Payroll Administrator will ensure payroll processing remains compliant with legislation and company policies at all times. The role is responsible for validating and, where necessary, input into the payroll system timesheet and amended data received from the relevant authorised depot Managers.
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Process payroll for monthly and weekly paid employees
- Validate Tax, NI, SSP, SMP,SPP and SMP calculations
- Check net pay calculations before payment processing deadlines
- Process starters, leavers and salary changes including calculation of arrears and leaving entitlements.
- Period end reporting and third-party payments.
- Resolve payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner
- Provide reporting to internal departments and depots and resolve queries
- Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs and other external bodies in a professional and timely manner.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
- 3-5 years' experience working in a payroll team (essential)
- Experience of processing weekly payroll
- Strong system skills, including Excel, with the ability to design and implement Excel spreadsheets
- Experience of OpenPeople would be an advantage but is not essential
- A positive, self-motivated and driven character with a clear desire to succeed
- A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Able to effectively prioritise workload to meet deadlines
- Applicants must be able to work to strict deadlines
- A flexible approach to working hours, recognising that workload may vary according to the needs of the business
- A high level of self-awareness, with a willingness to pursue personal development
- The highest levels of honesty and integrity