Senior Payroll Administrator

Sewell Wallis Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic business in South Yorkshire is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The ideal candidate will have 2-3+ years of payroll experience and strong communication skills. Key responsibilities include supporting the Payroll supervisor and providing training to team members. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits like hybrid working, life assurance, and lifestyle discounts.

Benefits

23 days annual leave

Life Assurance (3 x salary)

Hybrid working (3 days a week in office)

Company Pension scheme (4% employee and 5% employer contributions)

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of payroll experience, ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrable experience of supporting new technologies or system changes.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll supervisor to meet key tasks and deadlines.
• Provide ongoing training and support to team members.
• Act as the point of contact for payroll queries.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Strong analytical skills

Time management skills

Self-motivation

Integrity

Computer literacy

Job description

Sewell Wallis is delighted to be assisting a dynamic business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. Due to expansion, they're looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their team on a 6-month fixed-term contract, which could be extended.

The ideal candidate will be a driven and confident Payroll Administrator with 2-3+ years of experience, able to calculate high volumes.

The role offers a competitive salary and fantastic benefits.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll supervisor to ensure key tasks and deadlines are met
• Share knowledge and experience with other team members, providing ongoing training and support
• Have knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments, and Pensions
• Act as the point of contact for queries and escalations for Managers and Employees within the business
• Conduct process reviews to ensure efficient ways of working within the team
• Be the process expert for the relevant payroll across the team

Requirements

• Strong communication (written and verbal) skills
• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
• Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines
• Self-motivation and flexibility with strong organisational, planning, and administrative skills
• Integrity and Confidentiality
• 2 years of payroll experience (ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment)
• Demonstrable experience of supporting new technologies and/or system changes
• Computer literacy
• Experience testing new functionality and training team members

Benefits

Note: The following benefits are offered to permanent staff members.

• 23 days annual leave (increases by 1 day after 2 years and another day after 5 years)
• Life Assurance (3 x salary)
• Company sick pay
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office)
• Friends and Family discount (30% for self and 15% for Friends & Family)
• Cycle to work / Smart Tech / Health Assurance
• SAYE annual scheme
• Company Pension scheme (4% employee and 5% employer contributions)
• Free on-site parking
• Lifestyle discounts at various retail outlets

To apply, please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on.