Payroll Risk Advisor Reward calculator

Pets at Home Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in the UK is seeking a Payroll Risk Advisor to enhance their payroll processes. This role involves risk identification, compliance with GDPR, and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll administration and strong communication skills. The position offers hybrid working, career progression, and the chance to make a real impact.

Benefits

Access to development opportunities

Career progression

Flexible working arrangements

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration within an office environment.
• Strong understanding of current payroll legislation.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.

Responsibilities

• Support Payroll Risk Manager in identifying and mitigating payroll risks.
• Handle sensitive data and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Collaborate with HMRC and third-party providers.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Understanding of payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Experience with SAP payroll

Education

CIPP Payroll Technician qualification

Tools

SAP payroll

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

Overview

Are you ready to take the next step in your payroll career? We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Risk Advisor to join our Payroll team. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your expertise in payroll risk while contributing to a high-performing, values-led team.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Payroll Risk Manager in identifying, analysing and mitigating risks across payroll processes.
• Handling sensitive data with discretion and ensuring compliance with GDPR.
• Processing accurate and timely payroll for a designated population every four weeks.
• Collaborating with internal teams and external partners including HMRC and third-party providers.
• Assisting with audits, reporting, and communications to the wider business.
• Promoting a positive risk culture and helping to embed robust payroll practices.
• Be part of a collaborative and supportive team.
• Enjoy hybrid working with flexibility.
• Access to development opportunities and career progression.
• Make a real impact by helping us deliver a first-class payroll service.

We take our inspiration from pets in embracing people from all walks of life, and we value, respect and celebrate difference. We actively encourage our people to be their best selves so that we can create a better world for Pets, our Planet, and People. We aim to reflect the diversity of the communities we operate in and address barriers to create opportunities for exceptional talent.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration within an office environment.
• Strong understanding of current payroll legislation.
• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Confident communicator with strong written and verbal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Experience with SAP payroll and P11D processing is a plus.
• CIPP Payroll Technician qualification is desirable but not essential.