Payroll Administrator

IMPRESSION RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Healthcare and wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing professional development

Job summary

Impression Recruitment Limited is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Sheffield to join a busy payroll team. The role involves processing and administering payrolls for a diverse client base, calculating pay and deductions, and ensuring statutory compliance.

You will manage pension administration and support client onboarding while maintaining accurate records. The ideal candidate has solid payroll experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with Excel and payroll software.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing position is essential.
• A solid understanding of payroll procedures, statutory deductions, PAYE and relevant employment legislation.
• Experience processing payrolls for multiple clients or managing a varied payroll workload would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of workplace pension administration and payroll payment processes.
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using payroll software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to deal with clients and colleagues professionally.
• A well-organised and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Take responsibility for the regular processing and administration of payrolls for a diverse range of clients.
• Calculate employee pay, deductions and statutory payments, ensuring timely and accurate processing.
• Manage payroll-related pension administration and coordinate payment arrangements for client payrolls.
• Support onboarding of new clients, gathering information and establishing payrolls correctly.
• Provide guidance with payroll queries, communicating with clients and stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Prepare payroll summaries, reports and supporting information with numerical checks and analysis.
• Maintain confidential payroll documentation and up-to-date records.
• Contribute to development of the payroll team by sharing knowledge and improving processes.

Skills

Strong numerical ability

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Organised and proactive

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Location: Sheffield
Salary: £27,000 - £30,000 per annum
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, Flexible start and finish times

Are you a detail oriented payroll professional looking for your next career opportunity? Do you enjoy working with figures, solving payroll queries and ensuring employees and clients receive an accurate and reliable service?

Our client is looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their busy and growing team in Sheffield. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to develop their skills within a varied role, taking responsibility for a range of client accounts and ensuring payroll services are delivered to a consistently high standard.

You will play an important role in the day-to-day running of the payroll function, working closely with clients and colleagues to manage payroll requirements, resolve queries and maintain accurate records. The position would suit someone who is confident managing their own workload, enjoys building professional relationships and takes pride in delivering an efficient and dependable service.

Key Responsibilities as Payroll Administrator:

• Take responsibility for the regular processing and administration of payrolls for a diverse range of clients.
• Calculate employee pay, deductions and statutory payments, ensuring all information is processed accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Manage payroll-related pension administration and coordinate payment arrangements for client payrolls.
• Support the onboarding of new clients, gathering relevant information and ensuring payrolls are established correctly.
• Provide guidance and assistance with payroll queries, communicating with clients and relevant stakeholders to resolve issues efficiently.
• Prepare payroll summaries, reports and supporting information, undertaking numerical checks and analysis where required.
• Maintain accurate and confidential payroll documentation, ensuring records and systems are kept up to date.
• Contribute to the development of the payroll team by sharing knowledge, supporting colleagues and identifying ways to improve working practices.

Experience Required:

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing position is essential.
• A solid understanding of payroll procedures, statutory deductions, PAYE and relevant employment legislation.
• Experience processing payrolls for multiple clients or managing a varied payroll workload would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of workplace pension administration and payroll payment processes.
• Strong numerical ability and excellent attention to detail, with a commitment to producing accurate work.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and experience using payroll software.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, with the confidence to deal with clients and colleagues professionally.
• A well-organised and proactive approach, with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and contribute effectively within a team.

In Return as Payroll Administrator you will receive:

• Salary of £27,000 - £30,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Healthcare and wellbeing benefits.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Opportunities for continued professional development and career progression.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied position where you can take ownership of your work, build client relationships and develop your career,

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Thank you for your initial expression of interest in our available vacancy. If we have not contacted you within 5 working days of your application, please understand that the CV received and the information provided do not meet the requirements of the current vacancy. However, we will consider all applications for any available opportunity, present or future, and proactively contact you should we deem there to be a suitable match.

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