Part Time Payroll Officer

Hays PLC; Harrogate; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

An established community-focused organisation in Harrogate is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to manage payroll and pension functions for around 300 employees. This part-time role offers flexibility in working hours and a supportive team environment. You will be responsible for processing salary payments, managing statutory payments, and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation. With a focus on youth development, this organisation provides a vibrant workplace with excellent facilities, including free lunches and fitness amenities. If you are detail-oriented and passionate about payroll, this is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a meaningful cause.

Benefits

Free Lunch

Free Car Parking

Onsite Fitness Facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and understanding of statutory requirements.
• Professional qualification in payroll management preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll and pension functions for approx. 300 employees.
• Ensure accurate and timely salary payments and compliance with HMRC.

Skills

Payroll Management

Statutory Payments Knowledge

Excel Proficiency

Attention to Detail

Communication Skills

Education

CIPP Qualification

Job description

Exciting opportunity to use Payroll skills in a community-focused organisation in Harrogate

Your new company

You will be working for a thriving community-focused organisation with a focus on youth development. A busy and vibrant organisation with state-of-the-art facilities and a forward-thinking ethos.

Your new role

You will work as part of a small yet dedicated finance and support team, to administer and control the payroll and pension functions for approx. 300 employees. You will ensure that employees are paid accurately and on time and to ensure that, where applicable, employees are assessed and enroled into the Auto Enrolment pension scheme as required by law.

• To methodically and accurately process salary payments on a monthly basis for all employees (two payrolls) and send payslips via email account to all employees.
• Deal with all aspects of payroll including:
• Calculate pro rata payments for mid-month starters and leavers.
• Process contractual changes.
• Check and process monthly overtime and timesheets.
• Calculate and process back payments as and when necessary.
• Calculate and make payments or deductions as necessary for holiday pay.
• Record, calculate and make statutory payments or salary deductions as necessary for sick pay, SSP, SMP etc.
• Produce, analyse and balance all payroll reports prior to review by the Financial Controller.
• Produce a BACS listing and meet with the FC for final payroll checks prior to submission of the BACS file.
• Responsible for Submission of Full Payment Submission (FPS) and Employer Payment Submission (EPS) to HMRC on a monthly basis.
• Pay PAYE and NI contributions to HMRC.
• Management of Year End and Start of Year processes including issuing P60s to all staff.
• Produce and post P45s as and when necessary.
• Prepare, complete and submit P11Ds.
• Ensuring HMRC (HM Revenue & Customs) compliance at all times.
• Always keep fully up to date with Payroll and Pensions legislation.

What you'll need to succeed

• Ideally qualified with a professional qualification, e.g. Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) and/or equivalent proven experience to perform the role.
• Proven experience in payroll and a strong understanding of the statutory payments and requirements
• Be loyal, honest, trustworthy and reliable.
• Computer literacy, particularly ability in Excel
• High attention to detail
• Enthusiastic, highly motivated and well-organised
• Confident, proactive with a helpful and flexible approach.
• The ability to work well in a team and alone, with minimum supervision, maintaining a professional and enthusiastic approach.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all colleagues.

What you'll get in return

This is a part-time interim role for 5 months, working 28 hours a week over 3, 4 or 5 days depending on candidate preference. You'll work in a friendly and supportive team environment and will have access to facilities on-site, including free lunch, free car parking and use of onsite fitness facilities.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Kate Thirkell now on 0113 200 3735

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position in Payroll, please contact us for a confidential discussion on your career.

• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits
• Competitive salary and a broad range of employee benefits