Payroll Administrator

Screwfix Direct; Yeovil; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Yeovil is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes and ensure timely responses. You'll work collaboratively within a passionate team, supporting payroll inquiries across various departments. The position offers hybrid working and values inclusion, sustainability, and colleague well-being.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Opportunities for growth

Sustainability initiatives

Qualifications

• Previous experience within Payroll Services, with knowledge of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE, NI).
• Ability to work effectively across teams and with third parties.

Responsibilities

• Manage the Payroll shared mailbox and ensure timely responses.
• Process all aspects of payroll including starters, leavers, amendments.
• Set up and maintain Court Orders and pensions.
• Reconcile pension data and support audits.

Skills

Intermediate Excel skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Confident communicator

Tools

SAP HR knowledge

Job description

What You'll Be Doing

• Manage the Payroll shared mailbox and ensure timely responses within agreed SLAs.
• Process all aspects of payroll including starters, leavers, amendments, tax code changes, statutory payments, loans, and adjustments.
• Set up and maintain Court Orders, SIP & Sharesave, childcare vouchers, and pensions (including Auto Enrolment and Opt-ins).
• Reconcile and oversee the flow of pension data to our Pension Administrator.
• Advise managers on best practice for maintaining SAP Time and ensure compliance with internal controls and the Group Financial Reporting Manual.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Identify and drive opportunities for continuous improvement in line with Screwfix Smart Working initiatives.
• For Ireland & Isle of Man: Extracting data from our workforce management system Rotageek to liaise with our external payroll provider.
  Previous experience within Payroll Services, with solid knowledge of statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, PAYE, NI).
• Confident communicator with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work effectively across teams and with third parties (including HMRC).
• Intermediate Excel skills as a minimum.
• SAP HR knowledge would be an advantage.
• We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our passionate People team and help ensure every Screwfix colleague is paid accurately and on time. You'll act as the main point of contact for payroll enquiries across our Trade Counters, Head Office, and Contact Centre-delivering a first-class, customer-focused service.

At Screwfix, we believe happy, fulfilled colleagues create a stronger business. That's why we've built a workplace that works for you -- combining flexibility, inclusivity, and sustainability with opportunities to thrive.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy hybrid working with flexible hours, perfect for fitting around school runs, appointments, and personal time.

Belonging & Growth: From day one, you'll feel part of a team that values your voice and supports your development. We champion diversity because we know unique perspectives make us stronger.

Sustainability That Matters: We're committed to reducing carbon emissions, using sustainable packaging, and making a real difference for our planet.

Please let us know at [e-mail] if you need any additional support or adjustments when it comes to your application.