Payroll Advisor

Harvey Nichols; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury retail company seeks a Payroll Advisor in City of Westminster. In this role, you will deliver a reliable payroll service ensuring accuracy and efficiency while meeting deadlines. Responsibilities include processing payroll payments and maintaining relationships with HR teams. The ideal candidate has strong numerical and administrative skills, is detail-oriented, and can work under pressure. Benefits include discounts on fashion and hospitality products.

Benefits

Up to 40% off fashion and hospitality

Clothing allowance

Up to 30% off beauty, perfumery, wine and spirits

Qualifications

• Previous office/administration experience required.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all monthly payroll deadlines are met.
• Calculate and process payroll payments, adjustments and deductions.
• Support the payroll team in reviewing processes for efficiency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time-management

Problem solving

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

As Payroll Advisor you will deliver a reliable, accurate and efficient payroll service to Harvey Nichols, providing strong payroll and administrative support with a focus on accuracy and levels of service. You will take ownership of the payroll for allocated sites and ensure all deadlines are met with the highest standard of accuracy. The ideal candidate will have a keen eye for detail and work to a high standard.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all monthly payroll deadlines are met.
• Build good relationships with the HR teams across the business.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy across all processes within payroll.
• Calculate and process payroll payments, adjustments and deductions.
• Process statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP.
• Ensure that all external requests for information are compiled within given deadlines.
• Calculate any overpayments which arise and ensure that HR are informed of these immediately.
• Oversee and take responsibility for the issuing of P45's and payslips for leavers.
• Ensure filing is maintained to meet audit standards.
• Assist the wider HR team with payroll related responsibilities, as required.
• Support and assist the payroll team in reviewing processes and procedures to ensure that they are efficient.
• Keep up to date with relevant payroll and HMRC regulations.

Benefits

• Up to 40% off fashion and hospitality.
• Up to 30% off beauty, perfumery, wine and spirits.
• Clothing allowance.

Qualifications

• Previous office/administration experience required.
• Previous numerical experience.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Payroll or HR experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability and awareness of maintaining confidentiality at all times.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Approachable and friendly.
• Good at building working relationships.
• Workload prioritisation is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines.
• Strong time-management and multi-tasking skills.
• Enthusiasm for problem solving.