Payroll Administrator

Samsic UK; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Samsic UK is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate payroll processing and compliance with UK regulations. This role offers professional development opportunities, including support for gaining payroll qualifications, and allows for flexible working arrangements after probation.

Benefits

Support towards gaining professional payroll qualifications

Opportunity for career progression

Flexible work from home options

Tech to Work Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Access to Rewards Gateway

Wagestream – access earned pay

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration or a similar role.
• Familiarity with UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Willingness to work towards recognised payroll qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approximately 4,000 employees ensuring accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with payroll laws and support audits.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and maintain records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data processing

Organisational skills

Time-management

Microsoft Excel

Tools

Payroll software systems

Excel

Job description

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A national facilities management company is seeking an organised and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team. The successful candidate will play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing while maintaining compliance with regulations. This role offers the opportunity for professional development, with support available towards obtaining payroll qualifications. The role will be based in the office initially, with the possibility of one work-from-home day per week after successfully completing the probation period.

Key Responsibilities

1. Payroll Administration

• Process starters, leavers, and contract amendments, ensuring data is accurately recorded in the payroll system.
• Process statutory payments, including Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and other statutory entitlements.
• Run payroll for approximately 4,000 employees, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee records, including personal details, bank details, and tax codes.

2. Compliance and Reporting

• Ensure compliance with relevant payroll laws, regulations, and company policies.
• Support audits and produce accurate reports for internal and external stakeholders.

3. Employee Queries

• Respond promptly to payroll-related queries from employees, providing clear and accurate information.

4. Data Management

• Use Excel and payroll software to manage, analyse, and reconcile payroll data.
• Perform data checks to ensure accuracy and integrity.
• Contribute to process improvements within the payroll function.
• Assist with the implementation of new systems or software updates.

6. Training and Development

• Take advantage of company-sponsored opportunities to gain payroll qualifications.

Requirements

• Experience in payroll administration or a similar role.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data processing.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Familiarity with UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Experience with payroll software systems.
• Willingness to work towards recognised payroll qualifications.

What We Offer

• Support towards gaining professional payroll qualifications.
• Opportunity for career progression within a growing organisation.
• A collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Flexibility to work from home one day per week following successful completion of probation.
• Tech to Work Scheme.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Access to Rewards Gateway for exclusive discounts and offers.
• Wagestream – access earned pay as you need it.

How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your experience and suitability for the role to [emailprotected]