Payroll Administrator

SCC; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading IT company as a Payroll Administrator in Birmingham. You will ensure accurate payroll processing, maintain compliance with regulatory requirements, and collaborate with HR and finance teams. This permanent role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working options, and comprehensive benefits.

Benefits

Large company benefits

Broad flexible benefits scheme

2 paid-for volunteering days a year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration with understanding of tax regulations.
• Meticulous attention to detail and high accuracy in payroll processing.
• Excellent communication skills to address employee inquiries.

Responsibilities

• Calculate and process employee wages, deductions, and benefits.
• Generate and distribute comprehensive payroll reports to stakeholders.
• Address and resolve employee enquiries related to payroll matters.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organisational skills

Data protection

Payroll processing

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

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We are actively building diverse teams and welcome applications from everyone.

Role: Payroll Administrator

Location: Birmingham (SCC operate hybrid working, which comprises of a mix of office and home working)

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary Package: £ 27,000 - £ 29,000 plus large company benefits, a broad flexible benefits scheme, and 2 paid-for volunteering days a year

Hours: 9.00 am – 5.30 pm, Monday – Friday

Interview Process: 2-stage process

Why SCC?

• An inclusive workplace
• Excellent package: solid basic and company benefits
• Hybrid working & core hours in line with role requirements
• Career development and life-long learning opportunities
• Opportunity to join Europe's largest privately-owned IT Company
  
  

Role Purpose

The role purpose of the Payroll Administrator is to ensure accurate and timely processing of the organisation's payroll, maintaining compliance with Government legislation and organisational timetables. This position involves collaborating with HR and finance teams to collate and verify colleague data, calculating wages, deductions, and benefits, and preparing payroll reports. The Payroll Administrator will also address colleague enquiries regarding payroll matters, resolve discrepancies, and stay updated on tax laws and industry trends.

Key Responsibilities

• Data Capture and Verification: Retrieve and verify employee information for accurate payroll processing. Collaborate with HR to ensure the completeness and accuracy of employee data;
• Payroll Processing: Calculate and process employee wages, deductions, and benefits in a timely and precise manner. Stay updated on tax regulations and compliance requirements to ensure accurate withholding;
• Reporting: Generate and distribute comprehensive payroll reports to relevant stakeholders. Prepare and submit statutory reports to regulatory authorities as required;
• Issue Resolution: Address and resolve employee and third party enquiries related to payroll matters promptly and professionally. Investigate and rectify any discrepancies in payroll records;
• Compliance Management: Ensure adherence to local, state, and payroll laws and regulations. Keep abreast of industry trends and changes in payroll best practices;
• Confidentiality Maintenance: Safeguard sensitive payroll information and maintain confidentiality at all times. Implement and enforce data protection measures to protect employee privacy;
• Payroll Benefit Administration: Administer employee benefits in kind accurately, including health insurance and company cars. Facilitate communication with employees regarding their benefits and deductions;
• Record Keeping: Maintain organised and up-to-date payroll records for audit purposes ensuring consistency with HR systems;
• Technology Utilisation: Utilise payroll software and systems effectively to streamline processes and minimise errors. Troubleshoot and resolve any technical issues related to payroll software;
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement within the payroll function. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement enhancements and increase overall efficiency.
  
  

Skills And Experience

• Proven experience in payroll administration, demonstrating a solid understanding of payroll processes, tax regulations, and compliance requirements. Previous exposure to diverse payroll scenarios and the ability to handle complex calculations and benefit structures;
• Meticulous attention to detail with a track record of maintaining high levels of accuracy in payroll processing and data entry. Ability to identify and rectify discrepancies promptly, ensuring precision in financial records;
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to effectively communicate payroll-related information to employees and stakeholders. Strong interpersonal skills to address employee inquiries and resolve issues in a professional manner;
• A commitment to maintaining confidentiality and handling sensitive payroll information with the utmost discretion. Understanding of the importance of data protection and compliance with privacy regulations;
• Proficiency in using payroll software and systems, with the ability to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues. Comfortable adapting to new technologies and staying current with industry trends in payroll administration;
• Strong organisational skills, including the ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Experience in establishing and maintaining efficient record-keeping systems for payroll documentation.
  
  

About Us

SCC is Europe's largest privately-owned IT business, based out of the new £7m HQ office in Birmingham and we help clients succeed through IT transformation and exceptional customer experiences. We are a business where innovation is greater as we combine unique ideas, people and disciplines. We are a global company that is passionate about IT and where we look to simplify the complex.

We are an equal opportunities employer

SCC is committed to providing equal opportunities and a proactive and inclusive approach to equality and diversity in employment. No applicant or employee will be treated less favourably than another on the grounds of a protected characteristic which are defined as sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender reassignment, trade union membership or non-membership, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race and religion or belief.

If you are selected for interview, and need any reasonable adjustments made for your interview, please let the SCC Talent Acquisition team know, at the point of scheduling.

Diversity & Inclusion at SCC - https://www.scc.com/diversity-and-inclusion/

Sustainability at SCC - https://www.scc.com/sustainability-at-scc/

Life at SCC - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scc/life

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Human Resources

• Industries

  IT Services and IT Consulting

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