Payroll Administrator

We are looking for Payroll Administrator that will provide a range of technical, clerical, financial or support services to internal and external customers. To contribute to the provision of a comprehensive and effective transactional HR, Payroll and Pensions Service by processing transactions.
Key responsibilities:
Plan and organise own work, including
re-prioritisation, to ensure a responsive and effective service delivery within designated deadlines.
Analyse and interpret generally straight forward information to identify, assess and process relevant data on the SAP HCM HR & Payroll system to ensure the most appropriate compliant outcomes.
Data input of transactional HR and Payroll data to ensure delivery of an accurate payroll
Key tasks:
Ensure work is carried out in an organised and effective way to enable work to be delivered within agreed deadlines.
Deal with problems and queries with reference to procedures or a higher level, in line with set guidelines and processes to ensure satisfactory resolution and corrective action is taken within designated deadlines.
Communicate information verbally or in writing to internal and external customers on transactional HR and payroll issues on a daily basis using information derived from several sources including E – payslip.
portal, paper based, SAP HCM HR & Payroll system, HR Information, HR Advice, statutory legislation etc.
Give low level advice on processing HR and payroll transactions some of which can be
detailed, technical or sensitive and deal with tax, national insurance, occupational pensions schemes and SAP HCM HR & Payroll system.
Assess service delivery requirements by
having a general understanding of the range of services provided to different customers.
Ensure compliance with forms, processes and policies.
Establish positive relationships with users of the service e.g. managers and employees of the Council, schools, academies and other customers as well as relevant Government agencies e.g. HMRC and DCLG.
Share knowledge of practice and procedures with colleagues to ensure effective
understanding of the needs of the service.
Undertake regular checks to ensure the
accuracy of work produced is in line with
expectations.
Assist in the training of new and existing
employees to ensure consistent accurate practice.
Work with fellow team members in ensuring all data is accurate and meets internal and external targets and monitoring requirements.
The candidates must have:
Ability to develop knowledge and experience of HR and Payroll transactional processes and procedures.
Data input of claims. Interpret and calculate from source documentation for input and checking onto the SAP HCM HR and Payroll system.
Low level advice on local and national terms and conditions of service.
Time and workload management skills .
Understanding of spreadsheets, databases and reporting.
Be able to communicate effectively using a variety of methods to share and obtain information.
Able to effectively use a PC to prepare documents, record information or input data.
Be able to provide excellent customer service by being able to delight customers, and deliver high quality tailored services to meet needs and exceed expectations.
Listens to others to assess requirements in order to respond appropriately and efficiently and work effectively within a team environment, or independently.
Able to make decisions in a considered way, neither overly slowly or quickly.
Able to work with facts, figures and numerical data.
Able to see tasks through to completion, ensuring they are completed on time or to deadlines and to a high degree of accuracy.
Commitment to Equal Opportunities.
Compliance with health and safety rules, regulations, and legislation.
Ability to meet the travel requirements of the role.
Ability to comply with the Councils values of:
We innovate.
We enable.
We respect.
Pay rate: £ 12.18 p/hr
Location: City Hall / Hybrid Plater Wa Sunderland Plater Way SR1 3AA
Temporary Contract