Payroll & HR Administrator

Charles Trent Ltd; Wimborne Minster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Cash Plan

Critical Illness cover

Death in Service

Family Day

Community Volunteer Day

Staff discount

Discounted Fuel

Job summary

Charles Trent Ltd in Poole, England, is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator to support monthly payroll calculations and HR administration within the People team. The role combines payroll processing accuracy with onboarding/offboarding support.

You will manage employee records, respond to payroll queries, ensure compliance with UK tax codes and NIC rules, and maintain data for new starters and leavers. Flexible 25-hour week, with payroll deadlines at the core.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience of calculating payroll and using payroll systems.
• Ability to communicate to a high level of emotional intelligence and people skills.
• Attention to detail with a passion for payroll.
• Understanding of UK tax codes, thresholds for tax & NIC and rules for benefits in kind.

Responsibilities

• First point of contact with department managers to ensure all exceptions are cleared daily in the T&A system.
• Calculation of all data required for payroll including deductions, shift premiuns, holiday pay adjustments, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP).
• Collation and submission of required data to payroll bureau in line with monthly deadlines.
• Review of payroll bureau calculations to ensure accuracy of net pay and tax/NIC.
• Resolving payroll errors and queries raised by employees.
• Maintaining records for new starters and leavers and assisting with onboarding/offboarding.
• Assisting with documentation for inductions, uniforms and PPE, and general People team admin.

Skills

Payroll calculations

Payroll systems

Emotional intelligence

Attention to detail

UK tax codes

Tools

Payroll software

Job description

Role Profile - Payroll & HR Administrator

As Payroll Administrator you will play a key role in the calculation of monthly payroll, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. You will also support the HR administrative function and wider People team by maintaining employee records, assisting with onboarding and offboarding processes, and responding to payroll queries. Additionally, you will help ensure that all payroll and HR activities are aligned with company policies and relevant legislation, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the People function.

Location:

Poole, BH12

Salary:

£30,000 - £32,000 (Pro Rata)

Working Hours:

25 hrs per week (Monday to Friday)

Working Pattern:

Flexible but with commitment to payroll deadlines

Reporting to:

Finance Controller

Duties and Responsibilities:

• First point of contact with department managers to ensure all exceptions are cleared daily in the T&A system
• Calculation of all data required for payroll e.g. employee deductions, shift premium payments, holiday pay adjustments, unpaid absence deductions & statutory payments (SSP, SMP) - ensuring latest legislation is complied with
• Collation & submission of required data to payroll bureau in line with monthly bureau deadlines
• Review of payroll bureau calculations by employee to ensure accuracy and completeness of net pay - ensuring tax & NIC calculations are correct
• Resolving any payroll errors and queries raised by employees
• Assisting with the processing and documentation of employee benefits
• Maintaining all systems for new starters and leavers
• Assisting with documentation for first day inductions and issuing uniforms and PPE
• Assisting fire safety procedures, conducting regular fire alarm tests and drills.
• Arranging meetings, meeting resources, lunches, travel and accommodation when required
• Providing general admin support to the People team on a regular basis

Personal attributes:

• Minimum 3-years’ experience of calculating payroll & using payroll systems
• Ability to communicate to a high level of emotional intelligence and people skills
• Attention to detail with a passion for payroll
• Understanding of UK tax codes, thresholds for tax & NIC & rules for benefits in kind

Benefits:

• Discounted Fuel (After completing 1 month) & Staff discount on parts.
• After Probation Period: Health Cash Plan with Health Shield, Critical Illness cover with Unum, Death in Service, Family Day, Community Volunteer Day.
• Additional holiday after 3 years’ service and pension contribution increases after 5 years.