Payroll Administrator

Experis; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is looking for a Payroll Specialist to manage payroll for over 4,000 employees in Hatfield, UK. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience with payroll processes, advanced skills in SAP and Excel, and in-depth knowledge of payroll legislation and employment law. This role offers a chance to be key in ensuring precise payroll management and compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a payroll role within a large organization.
• Essential knowledge of SAP for managing payroll.
• In-depth understanding of payroll legislation including Income Tax and National Insurance.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for over 4,000 employees.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and ensure data integrity.
• Handle manual calculations for statutory payments.

Skills

Payroll processes

Advanced Excel

Knowledge of payroll legislation

SAP

Employment Law

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Overview

Payroll Specialist
Are you a Payroll Specialist with a passion for precision and a deep understanding of payroll processes within a large organisation? We're looking for a dedicated professional to join our client's team of four. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in managing payroll for over 4,000 employees and ensure compliance and accuracy every step of the way.

What You'll Do

• Process monthly payroll for all staff members.
• Perform monthly reconciliations and checks to ensure data integrity.
• Handle manual calculations for statutory payments like SSP/SMP/SAP and net pay.
• Produce management reports using advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
• Process payments for starters and leavers, including terminations.
• Administer and report on pensions auto-enrolment and employee benefits.
• Liaise with third parties for reporting and payments.
• Manage company fleet accounting and taxation.
• Ensure full compliance with legislation and company policy for audit purposes.
• Process court orders and National Statistics forms promptly.
• Apply your knowledge of RTI rules and HMRC processes (P45, P60, etc.).

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in a payroll role within a large organisation.
• Essential knowledge of SAP is required to manage the payroll system effectively.
• In-depth understanding of current payroll legislation, including Income Tax, National Insurance, and statutory payments like SMP/SSP/SAP.
• Advanced Excel skills are a must.
• Knowledge of year-end HMRC processing, including P11D and P60.
• A good grasp of Employment Law as it relates to payroll.
• Experience with company fleet management is a plus.

If you're a meticulous and experienced payroll professional ready for a new challenge, we want to hear from you. Apply today and become a part of a dynamic team!

People Source Consulting Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. People Source specialise in technology recruitment across niche markets including Information Technology, Digital TV, Digital Marketing, Project and Programme Management, SAP, Digital and Consumer Electronics, Air Traffic Management, Management Consultancy, Business Intelligence, Manufacturing, Telecoms, Public Sector, Healthcare, Finance and Oil & Gas