Payroll Advisor

THG; Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A global ecommerce group in Manchester is seeking a talented Payroll Specialist to assist in full payroll processing. The ideal candidate has at least 3 years of payroll experience and strong skills in Excel and communication. This role is crucial for ensuring accurate payroll for over 5000 UK employees. Join a collaborative team that values a can-do attitude and attention to detail. Competitive salary and excellent benefits provided.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Access to on-site gym

Subsidised bus pass

Staff discount on THG brands

Refer a friend bonus

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a payroll function.
• Strong understanding of salary sacrifice schemes.
• Ability to adapt to changes and updates within the business.

Responsibilities

• Processing various pay frequency payrolls for over 5000+ UK employees.
• Inputting all variable data within payroll deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records in the payroll system.

Skills

Payroll processing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Excel skills

Manual calculations

Education

3 years experience in payroll function

Knowledge of salary sacrifice schemes

Experience with ADP IHCM

Tools

ADP IHCM

Excel

Job description

Central Functions is an integral part of our business, comprised of dedicated teams and individuals who keep our entire operation running smoothly. They make sure everyone gets paid on time, materials are sourced and delivered promptly, legal obligations are met, and our health, safety, and security are top-level.

Under the guidance of the Payroll Manager and Senior Payroll Advisor you would be assisting in the delivery of full end to end payroll processing.

We have an exciting vacancy for a talented and experienced payroll individual to join our payroll department located within the HR Shared Service function. You will be part of a collaborative team that is proactive and driven with a “can do” attitude. The team operates with a personal and friendly approach to ensure the employee lifecycle function associated with payroll is a positive experience.

The successful candidate will be adaptable to change and have the skill and ability to hit the ground running. Previous experience of working in a fast-paced, multi-complex and large-volume payroll department who enjoys working in collaboration with their colleagues will make this role a good fit.

Responsibilities

• Processing various pay frequency payrolls in accordance with company policies such as absence and overtime for over 5000+ UK employees.
• Processing starters and leavers with the ADP IHCM payroll system.
• Inputting all variable data including bonuses, commissions, overtime and time & attendance data within payroll and HR deadlines.
• Maintaining accurate records in the payroll system.
• Monitoring and administering employee benefits such as childcare vouchers, cycle to work, tech scheme, annual leave purchase, and nursery voucher scheme to ensure deductions are correct and reconciled for fast and efficient payments to the scheme providers.
• Having strong working knowledge of statutory deductions, including parental leave, SSP and AEO's.
• Assisting in the delivery of the company’s workplace pension, including reconciliation of pension contributions, opt‑in/out, increase or cessation of contributions, preparation of new starter uploads to the pension provider, and maintaining the pension log for audit purposes.
• Ensuring all PAYE liabilities are processed in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
• Recovering overpayments for current and former staff.
• Maintaining and responding to shared mailboxes, providing first‑line support for payroll‑specific queries and escalating as appropriate.
• Producing regular and ad‑hoc output reports to confirm and validate payroll data accuracy.
• Liaising with the wider business to build professional relationships.
• Actively participating in payroll projects to develop broader knowledge of payroll and business policies.
• Keeping up to date with legislative and regulatory requirements to ensure compliance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years’ experience within a payroll function.
• Experience/knowledge of ADP IHCM advantageous.
• Experience with manual calculations.
• Strong understanding of salary sacrifice schemes.
• Strong computer skills, confident in Excel including V‑lookups and pivot tables.
• Highly numerate.
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written, to ensure a “Right first time” resolution to queries.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to adapt to changes and updates within the business.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement within a shared service environment.

We are THG, a global ecommerce group on a mission to be the global online leader in beauty and sports nutrition.

Benefits

Basic Salary

• £30,000 – £33,000

Career Development

• Access bespoke development programmes designed by our in‑house L&D team.
• Continued development through our upskilling programme delivered in partnership with an industry‑leading training provider.

Enhanced Leave

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay, depending on length of service.
• Up to 10 days compassionate leave.
• Buy back up to 3 days each year.
• Unlock 2 days volunteer leave after 12 months.

Well‑being Support

• Access face‑to‑face and virtual appointments with our in‑house GP.
• Access our in‑house CBT therapist.
• Access our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) provided by Bupa.
• State‑of‑the‑art on‑site gym.
• Access to our on‑site physio.

Other Perks

• Save up to 12% on the cost of personal tech through our salary sacrifice scheme.
• Subsidised bus pass from Manchester City Centre to our ICON office.
• Up to 50% staff discount on THG brands.
• On‑site staff shop.
• Access to on‑site barber.
• Refer a friend and receive up to £1,000 when they pass probation.
• Anniversary gifts when you hit 5 and 10 years of service.

THG is proud to be a Disability Confident and Committed employer. If you are invited to interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.