Payroll Senior Administrator

As our new Payroll Senior Administrator you will be responsible for supporting our Payroll Supervisor in overseeing all aspects of payroll processing, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery of payments to employees.
About DFSIt takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969. 

We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’. 
What you'll be doing
Support the Payroll supervisor to ensure key tasks and deadlines are met
Shares knowledge and experience with other team members, providing ongoing training and support
Knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments and Pensions
Point of contact for queries and escalations for Managers and Employees within the business
Process reviews to ensure efficient ways of working within the team
Process expert for the relevant payrolls access the team
Responsible for the processing and finalising of monthly payrolls in line with the payroll schedules

 
The role is for you if...
Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
Self-motivation and flexibility with strong organisational, planning and administrative skills.
Integrity and Confidentiality
2 years payroll experience (ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment)
Demonstrable experience of supporting new technologies and/or system changes
Computer literate ideally 
Experience testing new functionality and training team members
Experience of MHR ITrent and Iris Cascade would be beneficial

 
DFS Benefits
Excellent salary + Bonus + Benefits 
Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills
A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends & family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)
Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get! Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year! 
Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member
Access to a range of high street & online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more. 
Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind
Group Pension Scheme
Group Sharesave Scheme
Life Assurance & Company Sick Pay
Full comprehensive training 
Paid days to volunteer each year

Any offer is subject to references & DBS Checks

Due to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early and so encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.