Payroll Administrator

An established and successful commercial van and truck dealership group is recruiting an experienced Payroll Administrator on a permanent, part-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional to assist the delivery of an accurate and efficient payroll function.

The Role

The successful candidate will assist in the administration of a monthly payroll, with a headcount of circa 325 employees. The role requires strong organisational skills, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and independently.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-end monthly payroll processing
Collating and processing weekly timesheets across multiple sites
Processing SSP, SMP, SPP, holiday pay, deductions and pensions
Setting up new starters and processing leavers
Processing personal and contract changes
Completing payroll year-end procedures
Supporting the HR function, including probation, contracts and meeting note taking
Updating HR sickness/absence records
Maintaining accurate payroll and HR records and spreadsheets
Monitoring and responding to payroll and HR queries
Interim company car updates to HMRC
Liaising with employees to resolve payroll-related queries
Other ad-hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of the departmentRequirements

1-2 years' experience in a payroll role
Strong numeracy skills and high attention to detail
Ability to prioritise workload and meet tight deadlines
Experience using Sage 50 Payroll (highly desirable)
Experience with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel with knowledge of formulas and VLookupsWorking Hours

22.5 hours per week worked over three days, 8.30am to 4.30pm with a 30-minute unpaid break. This role is office based and some holiday cover will be required, along with cover once a month at payroll processing time.Benefits

Salary £28,275.00 FTE (based on 37.5 hours)
Holidays - starting at 23 days (FTE), increasing to 25 days (FTE) after 3 full years' service
Life cover - two times basic salary
Employee discount and reward scheme
24/7 GP access service for you and household family members
Pension - auto enrolment after 3 months' service (if eligibility criteria met)
Free on-site parkingTo apply, please submit our CV

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