Payroll Administrator

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Colchester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank

Pension scheme and life assurance

Employee discounts and vehicle/service

Charity volunteering day

Perks at Work access

Job summary

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd in Colchester, Essex, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team on a hybrid basis. The role covers multi-location payroll for the UK, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands, with an initial full-time office presence during the probation period.

The role involves supporting approximately 3,000 employees across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in payroll or HR.
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with end-to-end payroll for approximately 3,000 employees across the UK, Northern Ireland and the Channel Islands.
• Verify and process new starters, leavers and data amendments such as salary adjustments, commissions and bonuses.
• Generate, analyse and distribute payroll and benefits reports.
• Maintain payroll records and respond to pay and benefits inquiries.
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements and related legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Our client, a reputable organisation committed to employee wellbeing and professional growth, is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team based in Colchester, Essex. This role offers a hybrid working arrangement, providing flexibility with an initial full-time office presence during the probation period. As a key member of the payroll team, you will be responsible for processing payroll across multiple locations in the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands.

Benefits of a Payroll Administrator:

• Competitive salary of up to £35,000 per annum
• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, with an option to purchase or sell holiday days
• Pension scheme and life assurance
• Access to employee discounts and privileges, including vehicle schemes and service discounts
• One paid charity volunteering day each year
• Perks at Work discount website access
• Hybrid working model (initially full-time in the office for the first 3 months)
• Supportive team environment focusing on compliance, integrity, and employee wellbeing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

Duties of a Payroll Administrator:

• Assist with the end-to-end payroll process for approximately 3,000 employees across the UK, Northern Ireland, and the Channel Islands
• Verify and process new starters, leavers, and data amendments such as salary adjustments, commissions, and bonuses
• Generate, analyse, and distribute payroll and benefits reports
• Maintain and update spreadsheets, databases, and payroll records to ensure accuracy
• Provide guidance and support to colleagues regarding pay and benefits inquiries
• Ensure compliance with statutory payroll requirements, including tax, national insurance, pensions, and statutory payments
• Understand and apply legislation related to statutory sick pay, maternity, paternity, and company sick pay
• Administer employee benefits programmes, including pensions, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits
• Perform ad hoc payroll and benefits duties as required

Requirements of a Payroll Administrator:

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience working in a payroll or HR environment
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• Excellent communication skills for handling employee queries effectively
• Ability to work independently and collaborate within a team as a Payroll Administrator
• Reside within a commutable distance to Colchester