Payroll Administrator

Job Title:

Payroll Administrator

Location:

Huddersfield

Salary: 30,000

Our client is currently looking for a payroll administrator to join the team due to continued growth.

Overview:

To ensure the accurate and timely processing of weekly payroll for employees, maintaining payroll records, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, and providing exceptional support for payroll-related enquiries.

Key Responsibilities

Weekly Payroll Processing

• Process weekly payroll accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Calculate wages, overtime, bonuses, commissions, and statutory payments.
• Process timesheets, attendance records, holiday pay, and absence information.
• Administer deductions including tax, National Insurance, pensions, attachment of earnings orders, and other voluntary deductions.
• Validate payroll data and investigate discrepancies prior to payroll submission.

Employee Records & Administration

• Process new starters, leavers, and employee contractual changes.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee information.
• Ensure all payroll documentation is stored securely and confidentially.
• Generate and distribute payslips and payroll reports.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure payroll is processed in accordance with HMRC regulations and current payroll legislation.
• Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, and other relevant entitlements.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations and audits.
• Support year-end payroll activities including P60 preparation and reporting requirements.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Experience processing weekly payroll.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent numerical and analytical skills.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work to strict weekly deadlines.

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