Payroll Administrator

Manpower UK Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Assistant in York for a temporary position lasting approximately 5 months. You will manage all aspects of payroll processing, ensure compliance, and improve payroll systems. Candidates should have strong Excel skills and customer service focus, ideally with payroll qualifications or experience. This role offers a chance to make a positive impact within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll-related role.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Practical knowledge of Payroll and HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate payroll processing and reporting.
• Calculate maternity, paternity, and other leave payments.
• Address any pay discrepancies according to procedures.

Skills

Strong prioritisation skills

Excellent customer service focus

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Experience with payroll or accounts systems

Sound knowledge of Income Tax and National Insurance

Education

CIPP or relevant payroll qualification

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Payroll Assistant
Salary: £34,535
Vacancy Type: Temporary ( approximately 5 months)
Location: York
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
Hours: 35 hours per week

Are you ready to take on a new challenge?

Manpower have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join our clients Payroll Team on a temporary basis for 5 months. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient, effective, and legally compliant payroll service. This role involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll data and addressing requests from both internal and external customers. In addition to providing accurate payroll services, you will play a key role in continually enhancing our payroll processes and improving the information we provide to our employees.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording and payment of statutory and company sick pay entitlements.
• Input absence data into the absence management system, resolving any discrepancies.
• Process timesheet data into the payroll system accurately and on time.
• Calculate maternity, paternity, and other statutory leave payments.
• Ensure all administrative, communication, and reporting processes meet both company and regulatory requirements.
• Calculate arrears of pay, average earnings, and gross pay.
• Interpret and apply HMRC rules along with company terms of service related to pay.
• Ensure proper processing of benefit scheme deductions (e.g., salary sacrifice and saving schemes).
• Provide timely information to internal and external customers, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Carry out routine internal checks to ensure accuracy of timesheets, claims, and data amendments.
• Address any pay discrepancies (overpayments/underpayments) in line with established procedures.

What You'll Need

• CIPP or another relevant payroll qualification ideally but not essential.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience with payroll or accounts systems.
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, and SMP.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with company-specific conditions of service.
• Practical knowledge of Payroll and HR systems.
• Demonstrable experience in a payroll-related role.

This is your opportunity to contribute to an efficient and supportive payroll function while making a positive impact. If you're passionate about payroll processes and looking to make a difference, we'd love to hear from you