Payroll Specialist – Growth & Pension Admin (Southampton)

Confidential; Southampton; In loco; GBP 29.000 - 35.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

33 days annual leave

Employer pension contributions

Employee discount scheme

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page in Southampton is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage daily payroll activities for a growing workforce. You will ensure timely processing, handle starters/leavers, and respond to payroll queries from employees and managers.

You will administer payroll benefits, pensions, auto-enrolment and assist with reporting and audits. The role supports acquisitions and integration across multiple entities, with opportunities to improve processes.

Competenze

• Experience in payroll processing or a related role.
• Familiarity with payroll software and systems.
• Understanding of tax codes, pension contributions and payroll legislation.
• Strong numerical and organisational skills.
• Proactive approach to solving problems and queries.

Mansioni

• Manage and maintain the payroll system, ensuring accurate and timely processing.
• Process starters and leavers, including final payments, P45s, and statutory calculations.
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers.
• Administer payrolled benefits and ensure correct tax treatment.
• Support payroll integration and onboarding activities relating to acquisitions and organisational growth.
• Administer pension schemes and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Process employee expenses in accordance with company policies.
• Assist with payroll reporting, reconciliations, and audit requests.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and control.

Conoscenze

Payroll processing

Payroll software

Tax & pensions

Numerical skills

Organisational skills

Descrizione del lavoro

Michael Page in Southampton is seeking a Payroll Assistant to manage daily payroll activities for a growing workforce. You will ensure timely processing, handle starters/leavers, and respond to payroll queries from employees and managers.

You will administer payroll benefits, pensions, auto-enrolment and assist with reporting and audits. The role supports acquisitions and integration across multiple entities, with opportunities to improve processes.