Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Full Time - Perm

Monday - Friday

25,000K (After probation going up to 28,000K)

Newton Le Willows

Due to growth, our established client based in Newton Le Willows is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for the accurate processing of all payroll information.

They have a range of different payrolls across the company including weekly, fortnightly, 4-weekly, and monthly and use multiple payroll systems (ADP, Legislator and Sage)

Knowledge of their current systems is desirable but not essential for this role as full training will be provided.

Your responsibilities:

• Process high-volume payroll for the group using their in-house payroll systems.
• Processing new starters and leavers and calculate any pro-rata entitlements due.
• Manually process adjustments such as overtime and bonus payments.
• Calculating and processing SSP, SPP and SMP.
• Checking and processing timesheets for payment adjustments.
• Update personal information such as address changes and bank details.
• Process Attachment of earnings orders.
• Run variance-checking reports before payroll completion.
• Distribute final payslips and P45’s for leavers.
• Update all payroll reports.
• Deal with all payroll challenges as they arise.
• Answering a high volume of emails and phone calls.
• Complete payment enquiry forms for CSA/Job Centre.
• Produce employment confirmation letters.
• Maintaining and reconciling pension contributions ensuring auto-enrolment legislation is adhered to and uploading pension schedules to the providers.
• Ensure that all statutory legislation relating to payroll is adhered to.
• Provide information and deal with customer audits when needed.
• Any other duties which fall within your capabilities.

What we need from you - skill base requirements:

Experience

• Previous experience working within a busy in-house payroll environment.
• Experience working with ADP/Legislator, or a similar payroll provider is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of all aspects of payroll processing and up-to-date knowledge of HMRC/legislative requirements.
• Have excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisation skills are essential, you must be able to plan and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• A high level of problem-solving and attention to detail is crucial for this role.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
• You must be reliable, trustworthy and be able to work confidentially.
• You must be hardworking and have the determination to get the job done.
• You must have knowledge in manually calculating tax, NI and pension and be able to confidently explain this to employees when queried.

Please get in contact to have an informal discussion to allow you to find out more about this rare opportunity to join an established growing company!

Further details will be provided upon application

Horizon Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and is acting as a recruitment agency in relation to this vacancy