Group Payroll Administrator

Confidential; Falkirk, Stirling; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Falkirk is seeking a Group Payroll Administrator to manage payroll across multiple group entities on a full-time, permanent basis. The role requires handling various payroll processes and ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

You will coordinate different deadlines, process PAYE, NI and pension contributions, and resolve payroll queries with colleagues across the business. Office-based role in Falkirk area.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or processing across multiple entities.
• Understanding of varying payroll structures across entities.
• Proven ability to handle variable pay elements and statutory payments.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple group entities.
• Calculate overtime, bonuses, allowances and other variable pay elements.
• Maintain accurate employee records and process starters/leavers.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions and statutory payments.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations ahead of pay dates.
• Coordinate payroll deadlines and obtain inputs/approvals on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Liaise with employees, managers and finance to resolve queries.

Skills

Payroll processing

Multi-entity payroll

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Deadline management

Job description

Group Payroll Administrator

Location: Falkirk area
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Working Arrangement: Fully office-based

The Opportunity

We are working with a growing, multi-entity business operating across the UK that is looking to appoint an experienced Group Payroll Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis.

This role will suit a payroll professional with experience managing payroll across multiple businesses or legal entities, each with its own processes, pay structures and operational requirements.

You will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing across a collection of entities, managing varying payroll requirements and ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across multiple group entities, adapting to each entity's specific requirements and procedures.
• Calculate and process overtime, commission, bonuses, allowances, travel expenses and other variable pay elements.
• Maintain accurate employee records, processing starters, leavers, salary changes, contractual amendments and changes to working hours.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance, pension contributions, statutory payments and other payroll deductions accurately.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations, investigate discrepancies and resolve issues ahead of pay dates.
• Coordinate different payroll deadlines, ensuring all inputs and approvals are received and processed on time.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant legislation and reporting requirements.
• Liaise with employees, managers and finance colleagues to resolve payroll queries and improve processes where possible.

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration or processing, with demonstrable experience managing payroll across multiple entities or businesses.
• An understanding of the differences in payroll processes, pay structures and employee terms across separate entities.
• Experience processing variable pay, including overtime, commission, bonuses, allowances and expenses.
• A strong working knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and statutory payments.
• Excellent numerical skills, strong attention to detail and a methodical approach to payroll checks and reconciliations.
• The ability to manage competing deadlines, work independently and take ownership of the full payroll process.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, organised approach to resolving payroll queries.

Legal Information

Legal Information:
We act as an employment agency for permanent work and as an employment business for temporary work.

For roles in the UK, applicants must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

We value diversity and promote equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all areas of society and can discuss any reasonable adjustments to support your application.