Payroll Administrator

QinetiQ; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched pension with life assurance

Holiday allowance (option to buy add'l

Health Cash Plan and private medical &

Job summary

QinetiQ is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join the Enterprise Services team at the Boscombe Down site in Salisbury. You will provide 1st line payroll support and handle payroll for three payrolls, ensuring accurate processing and timely delivery.

The role requires experience in payroll, knowledge of UK tax codes, NI and SPP, and strong Excel skills. On-site work 3 days a week with a focus on compliance and customer service.

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications
• Demonstrable experience within a payroll position
• In depth knowledge within Tax Codes, National Insurance and Statutory Sick Pay
• Excel skills – V lookups, pivot tables

Responsibilities

• To provide 1st line payroll support (via phone, email, and drop-in visits into the Helpdesk)
• To provide an excellent level of customer service for all customers
• To administer the payroll for three different payrolls
• To process all payroll files in accordance with the payroll schedule and payroll cut-offs
• To ensure compliance with all HMRC and payroll policies, procedures and work instructions
• To ensure compliance with GDPR regulations, organisational policies, procedures and work instructions
• To liaise with all third parties

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Excel

UK tax codes

Customer service

Education

CIPP certification

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Helpdesk software

Job description

Package : £27,000 - £30,000 (salary dependent on experience) + Benefits

Role ID: SF20453

Are you ready to be part of the future? At QinetiQ, we’re not just imagining tomorrow we are creating it. From cutting-edge defence technology to ground-breaking innovations our mission is to empower and protect lives. Join us as a Payroll Administrator, where you will have the opportunity to work with cutting-edge technology in partnership with some of the most brilliant minds.

The Role

The Payroll Administrator is a member of the Enterprise Services team where you will provide support to Employee Services delivering planned or requested activities which will depend on the requirements of the individual task to effectively deliver high quality services to our customers.

Your responsibilities will include:

• To provide 1st line payroll support (via phone, email, and drop-in visits into the Helpdesk)
• To provide an excellent level of customer service for all customers
• To administer the payroll for three different payrolls
• To process all payroll files in accordance with the payroll schedule and payroll cut-offs
• To ensure compliance with all HMRC and payroll policies, procedures and work instructions
• To ensure compliance with GDPR regulations, organisational policies, procedures and work instructions
• To liaise with all third parties

Essential experience of the Payroll Administrator

• Able to demonstrate a working knowledge of Microsoft Office and other IT applications
• Demonstrable experience within a payroll position
• In depth knowledge within Tax Codes, National Insurance and Statutory Sick Pay
• Excel skills - V lookups, pivot tables

Essential qualifications for the Payroll Administrator

• CIPP certification or working towards

We value difference and we don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

This role is 37 hours per week and is based out of our Boscombe Down facility in Salisbury. This role will require you to be onsite 3 days per week on average.

Boscombe Down

MOD Boscombe Down is a unique operational site featuring the longest military runway in the UK. Primarily focusing on providing testing, evaluation and support services for aviation and aerospace systems. Renowned for its extensive flight-testing capabilities the site plays a vital role in the UK’s aviation defence contributing to the development, testing and airworthiness of military aircraft enhancing operational readiness and effectiveness.

Please note that all applicants for this role must be eligible for SC clearance, as a minimum.

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Our Recruitment Process:

Please note that applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. This vacancy will be closed when sufficient suitable applications are received

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail], and one of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there’s never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you’ll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you’ll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme