Payroll Administrator

Nuclear Restoration Services; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in nuclear decommissioning is seeking a Payroll Administrator to provide payroll support. This role requires working collaboratively and managing payroll information. Applicants should have A Levels and experience in payroll administration. The position is based at the Bristol Hub for 3 days a week, with 2 days remote work.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays

Company Bonus Scheme up to £5,750 per annum

Qualifications

• Essential: Qualification at level 3 (England and Wales), e.g. A Levels.
• Essential: Payroll Administration and/or relevant administrative experience.
• Desirable: Business World experience or similar HRIS.

Responsibilities

• Collect, verify, and process payroll information.
• Provide support to employees for payroll queries.
• Input data into the payroll transactional logs.

Skills

Good IT skills in Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Excel

Customer focus experience

Education

Qualification at level 3 (A Levels)

Tools

Business World HRIS

Job description

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations Berkeley, Bradwell, Chapelcross, Dungeness A, Hinkley Point A, Hunterston A, Oldbury, Sizewell A, Trawsfynydd and Wylfa, and research sites Harwell and Winfrith. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at hydroelectric plant Maentwrog. As a division of NRS, NRS Dounreay is responsible for the clean-up and demolition of the former centre of fast reactor research and development.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace. Without this approach, we wouldn’t be in the position that we are now, being able to safeguard and secure the future of our organisation.

About the role

Hear from the Hiring Manager

“Reporting to the Reward Payroll Lead you will be working collaboratively as part of the Reward Payroll Team. You will be responsible for payroll administrative support for all NRS sites and Dounreay, including First Line Support for employees and working to deliver the Monthly Payroll schedule.”

Key Deliverables

• Collecting, verifying, and processing payroll information in line with the Monthly Payroll schedule.
• Provide support to employees to resolve payroll specific queries within defined SLAs.
• Admin support of the Payroll Payslip Portal including resetting of passwords.
• Inputting data into the payroll transactional logs.
• Use of the Payroll system (Business World / ERP)
• Preliminary check of draft run Payroll Reports (payroll run outsourced) against transactional logs and any late queries.
• Updating pension information where required.
• Deliver accurate, timely and quality management information.
• Maintain integrated, effective manual and electronic filing and retrieval systems.
• Challenge current practice, seeking to continuously improve the delivery and service.
• Always uphold Company values by putting safety and environmental protection first; building trust by acting with integrity and respect for others; and ensuring that we promote and support innovation and efficiency to achieve successful delivery of the mission.

Qualifications & Experience

• Qualification at level 3 (England and Wales) and level 6 (Scotland), e.g. A Levels (Essential)
• Payroll Administration and/ or relevant administrative experience (Essential)
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Office specifically Microsoft Excel (or similar office package) (Essential)
• Business World experience or similar HRIS within a Human Resource function (Desirable)
• Has proven customer focus experience that demonstrably shows service excellence and the ability to deal with difficult customers and diffuse conflict. (Desirable)

This role will be based at the NRS Hub in Bristol 3 days a week, and 2 from home.

Please note - We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications, so we would encourage you apply as soon as you can.

Benefits Package

• Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS)staff should refer to the document titled “Spot Point v Grade alignment” available on SharePoint for more information on how the grade structure aligns to Spot Points.
• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days (185 hours per year) annual leave plus Public Holidays (59.2 hours per year). This increases by 2 days (14.8 hours per year) annual leave after two full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year) , and an additional 3 days (22.2 hours per year) annual leave after five full calendar years of service (as at 5th January in the leave year). You also have the option to buy or sell the equivalent of 5 days (37 hours) annual leave each year (available in specific windows for the following holiday year). For the purpose of assessing an employee’s annual leave entitlement, a day means seven and two fifths (7.4) hours. A pro rata entitlement will apply for part time workers.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in Company Bonus Scheme (up to £5,750 per annum based on corporate objectives).
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance serviceand access to an online wellbeing App.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements, supporting you in maintaining your personal Continuous Professional Development.
• We have various different employee networks supporting our inclusion, diversity and wellbeing mission at NRS.

Additional Information

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance.

There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. For central/multi-site roles, we have various hubs across the UK and can be flexible with base location.

We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS), we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.