Payroll Systems Assistant

The Range; Crownhill; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Long service awards

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

The Range is seeking a Payroll Systems Assistant to join our Head Office in Plymouth. You will help maximise the effectiveness of our payroll and workforce management systems (Zellis Payroll, UKG Workforce Management) while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Key duties include maintaining data quality, assisting with upgrades, generating payroll and workforce reports, and providing first-line system support to colleagues across Payroll, HR and Finance.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll, HR systems or related systems environment.
• Strong understanding of payroll data management principles.
• Excellent Excel skills and data analysis capability.
• Accurate, detail-oriented with ability to handle large data volumes.
• Experience producing reports to support decision-making.
• Familiar with in-house payroll functions and systems.

Responsibilities

• Support administration, maintenance and optimisation of payroll and workforce systems.
• Assist with system upgrades, testing and new functionality implementation.
• Monitor integrations, performance and data quality; resolve issues.
• Produce and analyse payroll and workforce reports for stakeholders.
• Manage data imports, reconciliations and audits for accuracy and compliance.
• Provide first-line system support and training to payroll colleagues.
• Support payroll projects and process improvements.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC, GDPR and audit standards.
• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve service delivery.

Skills

Payroll systems experience

Data analysis

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Analytical mindset

Stakeholder liaison

Multi-priority management

Data integrity

Tools

Zellis Payroll

UKG Workforce Management

Microsoft Excel

CSV data imports

SQL / data extraction

Reporting tools

Job description

We are a Sunday Times Top Track 100 company and one of the UK 's fastest growing privately owned companies. The Range has grown enormously since its inception in 1989, and now has over 280 stores nationwide. People are at the heart of our retail concept, and we want to invest in our staff and make the future extraordinary.

As a result of our expansion plans, and our continued ongoing success we are seeking a dynamic Payroll Systems Assistant to be based at our Head Office in Plymouth.

About the Role:

CDS Superstores International Limited operates an in-house payroll function responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll services to colleagues across the business. The team utilises:

• Zellis Payroll
• UKG Workforce Management
• Microsoft Excel and reporting tools
• HR and payroll interfaces

The Payroll Systems Assistant will help maximise the effectiveness of these systems while supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing administration, maintenance, and optimisation of our payroll and workforce management systems.
• Assist with system upgrades, enhancements, testing, and the implementation of new functionality.
• Monitor integrations, system performance, and data quality, proactively identifying and resolving issues.
• Produce and analyse payroll, workforce, and management reports, providing valuable insights to stakeholders across Payroll, HR, and Finance.
• Manage data imports, reconciliations, and audits to ensure the highest levels of accuracy and compliance.
• Provide first-line systems support, guidance, and training to Payroll colleagues and business users.
• Support payroll-related projects, process improvements, and the delivery of operational efficiencies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, GDPR requirements, internal controls, and audit standards.
• Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to automate processes, enhance user experience, and improve payroll accuracy and service delivery.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys combining systems expertise, data analysis, problem-solving, and stakeholder support to make a real impact within a busy payroll function.

Person Specification

• Experience working within a payroll, HR systems, or related systems environment.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and data management principles.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including the use of formulas and data analysis techniques.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with the ability to work confidently with large volumes of data.
• Experience producing reports and interpreting data to support decision-making.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to explain technical information to non-technical users.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• A professional approach to handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Experience of using Zellis Payroll and/or UKG Workforce Management (formerly Kronos).
• Experience working within an in-house payroll function.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll best practices.
• Experience working with CSV files, data imports, integrations, and interfaces.
• Experience of payroll testing, system upgrades, or implementation projects.
• Knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, or data extraction techniques.
• Experience supporting business change, process improvement, or payroll-related projects.

What we offer

• Pension
• Long service awards
• Cycle to work scheme

Position:

Permanent, Full-time

Hours:

Monday – Friday, 08:45am – 17:30pm.