Job Description

The purpose of this job role is to provide accurate and timely processing of company Payroll.

Main Duties

Management of the monthly payrolls ensuring strict adherence to deadlines

In-house liaison and administration of the pension schemes including auto enrolment processing and letters, employee pension requests and annual pension assessment

Provide training and ongoing support to Line Managers for the time and attendance system

Providing in-house training on the computerised Payroll system

On-going maintenance of the HR/Payroll System

On-going maintenance of the time and attendance system including working patterns, absence codes and flexi-time settings

Payroll administration including processing starters and leavers for payroll, SSP, SMP, overtime, ad hoc payments, reward and termination payments

Administer holiday purchase and voluntary unpaid leave (VULA) schemes

Calculate and process entitlements and shutdown/bank holidays on the time and attendance system

Process relevant administration at tax year end including P11Ds, P60s and Gender Pay Gap reporting

Reconcile account and payment of deduction taken from Payroll

Arrange payments to third parties e.g. HMRC, court orders, CSA

Generate ad-hoc and scheduled reports for both the Payroll and time and attendance systems as required

Produce the annual Payroll calendar

Manage effective monitoring of sickness records ensuring company sick pay is paid in line with company policy and issue SSP1 forms where appropriate

Provide costings for International Mobility Employees and share the relevant Payroll information with PWC for completion of international assignee tax returns

Process the administration of statutory external enquiries from Government offices

Process enquiries from bank and building societies relating to mortgage and financial references

Submit company car changes to HMRC

Prepare annual budget information for Payroll

Liaise with payroll provider on input, checking reports, BACS submission

Skills and Knowledge

Previous experience of complete Payroll responsibility for a medium sized company (above 600 employees)

Previous experience of Payroll/time and attendance systems

Previous experience of pension administration

Knowledge/experience of pension auto enrolment

Ability to self-manage – prioritise and systematically complete deadlines effectively

Flexible with approach

Competent interpersonal and communications skills at all levels

Competency in co-ordinating an effective administration process

Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Understanding of Payroll legislation and processes i.e. tax

Ability to understand legislation and make it user friendly

Additional Info

£17.25 - £18.75 per hour

3-6 month contract

22-25.5 hours per week (2.5-3 days per week)

Able to do additional hours at peak processing time

Excellent working environment and supportive team

On site parking

Canteen facilities