Senior Payroll Coordinator

www.topfinancialjobs.co.uk - Jobboard; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-respected charity as a Senior Payroll Coordinator in Birmingham. In this vital role, you'll oversee payroll processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments while collaborating with HR and Finance teams. The organization offers hybrid working arrangements and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Hybrid and flexible working arrangements

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally within a mid to large-sized organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of Excel, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas.
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the full payroll input and checking process.
• Ensure all payroll data is accurately collated and submitted to our external payroll provider.
• Monitor and maintain sickness absence records.

Skills

Excel

Attention to Detail

Organisational Skills

Job description

Are you an experienced payroll professional with strong Excel skills and a passion for making a difference? We're looking for a Senior Payroll Coordinator to join a well-respected charity based in Birmingham.

In this key role, you will take ownership of preparing, checking, and submitting payroll data to an outsourced payroll provider. You'll play a vital part in ensuring their employees are paid accurately and on time while supporting payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee and manage the full payroll input and checking process
• Ensure all payroll data is accurately collated and submitted to our external payroll provider
• Work with high volumes of data using Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, formulas)
• Monitor and maintain sickness absence records
• Process and validate statutory payments including maternity, paternity, and sickness pay
• Collaborate closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure smooth operations
• Respond to internal payroll queries and provide support where needed

About You:

• Previous experience in a payroll-focused role, ideally within a mid to large-sized organisation
• Strong working knowledge of Excel - including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and complex formulas
• Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, including statutory payments
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Able to manage deadlines and handle confidential information sensitively
• Experience working with an outsourced payroll provider is desirable

What They Offer:

• A rewarding role within a passionate, values-driven organisation
• Hybrid and flexible working arrangements
• Ongoing training and development opportunities