Payroll Administrator

We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our successful client based in Coventry. This is a permanent full-time office based role Mon-Fri however our client will consider someone who is looking for P/T hours (9am - 3pm) 5 days per week.

What’s in it for me? Excellent support with a friendly welcoming team. Salary circa £27k - £30k pa (pro rota for Part-time) plus pension, shareholder option, life assurance, health cash plan, rewards programme.

The Payroll Administrator is a key member of the HR & Payroll team and is responsible for processing the main payroll system for 400+ employees.

Specific Responsibilities

The role will specifically cover the following areas:

• Processing the main payroll system (Sage) - you will collect data from various sources and managers to input the data into the payroll system
• You will assist with the monthly payroll process for 400+ employees and in time be capable of running the month end routine yourself, which includes balancing the payroll, making payments and producing all related reports
• Update and control all related spreadsheets in the payroll and HR environment
• Process any static changes to the HR and payroll database with the appropriate controls
• Assist with processing starters and leavers with the appropriate letters and input into the payroll system
• Liaise with all operational managers with regard to payroll and any changes to pay arrangements during the month
• Respond to staff if they have any queries relating to their pay, deductions or benefits and any queries relating to HMRC and the pension arrangements
• Liaise with third parties relating to queries and enquiries regarding payroll
• Support the budget process by providing the appropriate information
• Support the warehouse operations who keep hourly attendance records for their workforce with complex shift arrangements

Requirements

• Payroll experience
• Excellent mathematical skills and strong analytical skills
• Competent with Excel spreadsheets
• Familiarity with payroll software
• Basic understanding of tax rules around salaries
• Familiarity with benefits and other wage deductions
• Good knowledge of Word to process letters
• Excellent time management skills and ability to work to deadlines
• Excellent attention to detail & good organisational skills and multi-tasking ability
• Good verbal communication
• Capable of working with minimal supervision
• Honesty
• Good record-keeping skills
• A team player