Payroll Administrator

Leicester College; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Leicester seeks two proactive Payroll Administrators to enhance their HR team. This role involves processing payroll records, supporting HR with queries, and ensuring accuracy in payments. Ideal candidates should have recent payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and strong attention to detail. The position offers hybrid working opportunities after the probation period, making it a fantastic chance for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Recent administrative experience in a payroll environment.
• Ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines.
• Experience in delivering high-quality customer service.

Responsibilities

• Processing new starters and leavers.
• Maintaining payroll records and data input.
• Calculating statutory payments like sickness and maternity.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management skills

Attention to detail

Confidence in providing payroll advice

Education

A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Office

Web-based systems

Job description

We are expanding our HR team and are looking for 2 proactive and motivated Payroll Administrators to join our busy Payroll team which is part of the Human Resources Department. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys working to deadlines, and is committed to delivering a high-quality, customer-focused service. You will build strong working relationships across the organisation and contribute to a team with a strong customer-service ethos and a positive, "can-do" approach. The working pattern will be agreed with the successful candidate. Hybrid working will be available, allowing some days to be worked from home, following completion of the initial training and probation period. About the Role

Responsibilities

• Processing new starters, contractual changes affecting pay, and leavers
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and inputting data
• Calculating statutory payments, including sickness and maternity
• Processing variable pay elements such as overtime, resolving any discrepancies
• Responding to payroll queries and providing clear, confident advice to managers and staff at the College
• Supporting the wider HR team by answering routine queries on HR and payroll policies and procedures
• Preparing and submitting required payroll-related reports including costing, to Finance
• Distributing employee payslips and other statutory payroll documents.
• Drafting and sending formal correspondence to confirm amendments to employee salaries.
• Maintaining filing systems to ensure accurate and up-to-date records for all staff

Qualifications & Experience

• Recent and relevant administrative experience in a payroll environment
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to delivering high-quality customer service
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple payroll cycles and deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence in providing payroll advice and guidance to managers
• The ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team
• Experience using Microsoft Office and web-based systems
• A Level 2 qualification in Maths and English (or equivalent)
• A payroll qualification would be advantageous but is not essential.