Senior Payroll Administrator

Michael Page (UK); Watford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company based in Watford seeks a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing and employee administration with hybrid working options. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of payroll experience, be working towards a CIPP qualification, and demonstrate strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Qualifications

• 5 years of Payroll exposure required.
• Experience with SAP and E-HR systems preferred.
• Good communication and systems exposure.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll cycles via BACS for various employees.
• Administer onboarding and employee lifecycle processes.
• Process tax documentation according to HMRC guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Payroll Processing

Problem Solving

Education

CIPP qualification (in progress)

Job description

• Exciting opportunity to join a growing business!
• Payroll role with hybrid working!

About Our Client

My client is a market leading business based in Watford!

Job Description

The Payroll Administrator would be responsible for the following:

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  Payroll Processing:
  Manage weekly (seasonal) and monthly payroll cycles via BACS for salaried, hourly, and shift-based employees using SAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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  Employee Lifecycle Administration:
  Administer onboarding, offboarding, and contractual changes through E-HR and SharePoint Online workflows, maintaining up-to-date employee records.
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  Tax Documentation & Adjustments:
  Process P45 forms and implement tax code changes in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
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  Leave & Absence Payments:
  Accurately calculate and process payments for various types of leave, including holiday, sick leave, maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
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  Additional Payments:
  Ensure correct calculation and payment of overtime, shift allowances, and other variable pay elements.
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  Payslip Distribution:
  Generate and distribute payslips via PeopleDoc, with postal dispatch for specific cases.
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  Exception Handling:
  Investigate and resolve anomalies in payroll, including exceptional payments and variances exceeding agreed thresholds.
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  Deductions & Reconciliation:
  Reconcile statutory and voluntary deductions such as Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEOs), Tax, National Insurance, and Trade Union contributions, and initiate related payments.
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  HMRC Reporting:
  Submit Real Time Information (RTI) and Employer Payment Summary (EPS) reports to HMRC in line with statutory deadlines.
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  Payroll Analysis:
  Run payroll variants, compare current and previous payslips, and perform detailed payroll calculations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
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  Business Change Support:
  Contribute to payroll activities related to business acquisitions, contract transitions, and organisational changes.
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  Year-End Activities:
  Participate in tax year-end processes including system testing, P60 generation, and HMRC reporting.
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  Data Maintenance:
  Maintain accurate employee data including bank and address details across E-HR and E-Payroll systems.
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  Employee Support:
  Respond promptly to payroll-related enquiries, providing resolution and guidance where necessary.
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  Administrative Support:
  Assist with general employee administration tasks, supporting HR and payroll operations as needed.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will need to have the following:

• 5 years of Payroll exposure
• Ideally working towards their CIPP qualification
• Good communication and systems exposure

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with hybrid working arrangements.