Payroll Administrator

Lookers; West Timperley; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive retailer in the UK is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate and timely payroll services. In this hybrid role, you will process employment changes, resolve payroll queries, and maintain compliance. Ideal candidates are detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities. The position offers benefits including flexible working, enhanced family leave, and health & wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salaries

Generous annual leave

Enhanced family leave

Access to Techscheme

Discounted gym memberships

Travel insurance

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student loans, SMP, SPP, SSP and other pay related legislation.
• Experience working with a fast-paced environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly employment changes including new starters and terminations.
• Resolve payroll related queries.
• Assist with interfaces and data loads into the payroll system.

Skills

Knowledge of pay related legislation

Problem solving abilities

Highly organised

Customer service focus

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Job description

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Overview

Payroll Administrator

Lookers Head Office Manchester – Remote with occasional travel to a Lookers Dealership

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £24,000 - £27,250 (Depending on Experience)

Hours: 37.5 per week

We are excited to say we are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join the team!

Are you detail-oriented, organised, and passionate about delivering accurate and timely payroll services? We’re looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our dynamic team and play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid correctly and on time.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of monthly employment changes, including new starters, transfers, promotions, maternity, paternity, sickness, bonus, overtime and terminations
• Assist with the completion of NMW categorisations and calculations
• Resolve payroll related queries, delivering a high standard of customer service
• Provide assistance and support to the wider team
• Review processes and maintain up to date process notes and guides
• Assist with interfaces and data loads into the payroll system
• Support payroll control, audit and compliance
• BACS payment processing and report production
• Involvement in annual project activities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of student loans, SMP, SPP, SSP and other pay related legislation
• Strong problem solving abilities
• Highly organised with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your own workload, as well as assist other team members where needed
• Experience working with a fast-paced environment and the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Strong customer service focus and the ability to build strong relationships at all levels
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong verbal and written communication skills

About us

We are one of the top three automotive retailers in the UK, proudly representing 32 manufacturer brands, selling a huge range of new and used vehicles from over 150 dealerships across the UK and Ireland.

We believe our people are our greatest asset, and we’re committed to recognising the valuable contribution each person makes. That’s why we continue to invest in a leading rewards and benefits package designed to support your career, wellbeing, and life outside of work.

Core Benefits:

• Competitive salaries with structured pay scales and progression as you grow within the business
• Generous annual leave that increases with your length of service
• Enhanced family leave, including 6 months’ full pay for maternity and adoption leave, and 2 weeks’ full pay for paternity leave
• Access to Techscheme for discounted technology purchases with flexible payments

Health & Wellbeing:

• Eyecare vouchers to help cover vision care needs
• Smart Health – 24/7 access to GP services to support your mental and physical wellbeing
• Dental insurance for everyday dental care and unexpected treatments
• Critical illness cover for peace of mind during life's most challenging moments

Financial Wellbeing:

• MyView PayNow – access a portion of your pay as you earn, with features to stream, save, and track your money through a user-friendly app
• Will writing services to help plan for the future
• Flexible life assurance options and partner life assurance for added protection

Leisure & Lifestyle:

• Discounted gym memberships to support an active lifestyle
• Travel insurance to help you explore with confidence
• Access to home and technology vouchers
• bYond card and a wide range of exclusive retail and lifestyle discounts

We strongly believe in nurturing and providing our people with specific manufacturer brand and management training to enhance career development opportunities. We have a great bunch of people, and we like to celebrate and encourage success at all levels.

Lookers and Charles Hurst are an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to a working environment that is free from discrimination, is inclusive, and empowers our people to bring their whole self to work and reach their full potential.

If your application is successful, we will conduct relevant employment checks prior to you commencing employment with us. These will include verifying your recent employment, address, credit history and a standard criminal record check. For roles that require you to drive, a driving licence check will also be carried out. Please note, all offers of employment are made subject to a 6 month probation period commencing from your start date.

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