Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a detail-oriented candidate to join our team as a payroll administrator.

Experience is preferred but insight and training in all aspects of payroll will be given.  The successful candidate will support the processing of all aspects of payroll, including starters, leavers, sickness, overtime, and statutory payments. You will work closely with the Payroll & Benefits Officer and Manager, utilizing Dayforce (HR and Payroll system) to ensure smooth and accurate payroll operations.

The role will allow for hybrid working after a period of training.

Key Responsibilities:

• Verify details of new starters added to the system by the people team, ensuring correct payment, tax code, NI letter, etc.
• Process leavers, ensuring all necessary deductions are made and P45 forms are sent timely.
• Follow the payroll checklist monthly, ensuring tasks such as expenses, overtime, fines, court orders, salary changes, sickness calculations, statutory leave calculations, and more are completed.
• Adhere to pension regulations and assist with administering the pension scheme, running reports, and ensuring accurate information is sent to finance.
• Ensure strict deadlines are met, obtaining correct authorisations for payments to colleagues, HMRC, and third parties.
• Collaborate with the Payroll Officer and Manager to ensure smooth payroll operations.

Capabilities, Skills and Experience Required:

• payroll experience with the ability to perform manual calculations using basic rates and HMRC information is desirable but not essential.
• knowledge of HMRC rules and regulations regarding payroll legislation, including starters, leavers, statutory payments, and reporting requirements is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills to handle varied customer queries.
• High level of numeracy skills for performing manual calculations and providing accurate advice.
• Proficiency in Excel for data presentation and analysis.