Payroll Administrator

Hentons; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hentons in Leeds is seeking a capable payroll administrator to manage a portfolio of client payrolls across weekly to annual cycles. The role requires accuracy, speed and strong communication with clients and colleagues.

You will collate payroll information, liaise with HMRC, process starters and leavers, calculate statutory payments such as SSP and SMP, and maintain records. The position is full-time with hybrid remote work in Leeds LS2 7PN.

Qualifications

• Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent.
• Minimum 2 years of payroll management experience.
• Experience with weekly, biweekly, monthly or annual payroll cycles.
• Experience liaising with HM Revenue & Customs.
• Knowledge of pension schemes and SSP/SMP calculations.

Responsibilities

• Collate payroll information for multiple employers.
• Manage own portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish.
• Input payroll data to meet tight deadlines.
• Liaise with HMRC and handle statutory payments.
• Process new starters and leavers and pension deductions.
• Maintain payroll records, logs and related databases.
• Answer queries and provide ad-hoc analysis.
• Assist with other administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Independence under pressure

Wide-range communication

Clear written and verbal

Literate and numerate

Team player with positive input

Professional and helpful manner

Willingness to learn

Education

Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent

Job description

• Collating payroll information for different employers and dealing with any queries. Payrolls may be weekly, two weekly, monthly or annually.
• Managing own portfolio of payroll clients from start to finish including a variety of different workplace pension schemes.
• Calculating and input of payroll information to meet tight deadlines
• Liaising with HM Revenue & Customs
• Calculating SSP, SMP and any other statutory payments
• Liaising with managers and team members with payroll enquires and reporting
• Adding new starters and recording leavers with appropriate forms
• Dealing with pension deductions and payments in line with the pension scheme
• Recording and monitory holidays and keeping diaries up to date
• Maintaining files, records and department database
• Dealing with any ad hoc queries
• Tasks on spreadsheets/word documents to complete for analysis tasks helping towards team development
• Organisational tasks to help the manager and team members
• Providing recommendation sot the Manger about client methods/ procedures on payroll

Desired skills

• Ability to work independently and under pressure
• Ability to communicate with a wide range of people such as team members, clients and occasionally employees on the payrolls
• Clear and concise – written and verbal communication
• Literate and numerate
• Ability to work on their own and as part of a team providing a positive input to others
• Maintain a professional and helpful manner
• Willingness to learn and apply new skills

Required

• Maths and English GCSE A-C or equivalent

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• Payroll management: 2 years (required)
• Work Location: Hybrid remote in Leeds LS2 7PN