Payroll Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic Payroll Team. This role involves managing payroll processes for approximately 23,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK payroll regulations. You will be responsible for inputting payroll data, resolving queries, and supporting the Payroll Manager with various tasks. The ideal candidate will possess strong Excel skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving. Join this forward-thinking company to make a significant impact on payroll operations and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of UK payroll processes and software.
• Ability to manage payroll queries and ensure accuracy in outputs.

Responsibilities

• Manage collection and input of payroll information accurately.
• Resolve payroll queries and maintain relationships with internal teams.

Skills

UK payroll experience

UK tax and NI calculation knowledge

Advanced Excel skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Investigative skills

Proactive problem-solving

Workload prioritization

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Alteryx

UIPath

Job description

Great opportunity to join Payroll Team and assist in the production of Payroll related services for JPMC using an insourced, hosted software for approx. 23,000.00 employees.

As a Payroll Administrator in the Payroll Team, you will be responsible for the collection, formatting and input of payroll information to the payroll system, checking and analysis of payroll outputs, and query resolution.

Job Responsibilities

• Develop a full understanding of internal payroll procedures and the insourced, hosted payroll software.
• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of complete end to end payroll process through execution of appropriate review, audit and checks.
• Resolve payroll queries within SLA.
• Establish and build relationships with all internal teams and external bodies HMRC, DWP.
• Follow up on employee overpayments/claims/queries.
• Provide support to the UK Payroll Manager and wider team and assist with ad-hoc/annual activities, year-end activities, project requirements.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills

• Previous UK payroll experience and extensive UK payroll knowledge.
• Numerate with UK tax and NI calculation knowledge.
• User of Microsoft Office suite – advanced user of Excel is essential.
• Experience in operating in a controls focused environment.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal).
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Good investigative and query handling skills.
• A positive and proactive approach to tackling issues and escalates where required.
• Ability to prioritise workload and work on own initiative.
• Experience with Alteryx, UIPath, or similar IT solutions for automating or enhancing existing processes.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities and Skills