Payroll Administrator

FT Recruitment has been asked to exclusively partner with our established client, managing their recruitment process for a Payroll Administrator to join their growing team based west of the city. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take responsibility for delivering an accurate, timely and confidential payroll service, while also providing wider administrative support across HR and the employee lifecycle.

Key Duties:

• Process all payroll duties associated with weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring accuracy and adherence to strict deadlines
• Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP, alongside auto-enrolment responsibilities
• Manage pension auto-enrolment, opt-ins, opt-outs and pension contributions
• Process employee starters, leavers and changes including pay, hours and bank details
• Reconcile payroll reports, investigate discrepancies and maintain accurate payroll records
• Respond to payroll queries and act as a key point of contact for employees, HR, Finance and operational management
• Liaise with HMRC and support internal and external audits where required
• Assist with tax year-end and financial year-end processes and compile payroll reports throughout the year
• Maintain strict confidentiality when handling sensitive payroll information and ensure GDPR compliance
• Support HR with onboarding and induction information, employee letters and formal documentation
• Provide cover within the payroll department and assist with wider departmental duties including expenses and P11
  
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Experience

Required:

• Previous experience working with a payroll system
• Experience checking timesheets and calculating overtime payments
• Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent organisational, time management and prioritisation skills
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion

An excellent opportunity to join an established and growing organisation.

Get in touch with Kris @ FT Recruitment Group to discuss this exciting opportunity.