Payroll Administrator

Sharp Consultancy are pleased to be working with a well-established organisation based in East Leeds who are looking to appoint a Payroll Supervisor on a permanent basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to take ownership of the payroll function while managing a small team in a stable and supportive environment.

The Role:

Reporting directly into the Payroll Supervisor, this position will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, ensuring all statutory obligations are met. This role is essential in supporting employees across multiple locations for staff at all levels of the business. The Payroll Administrator will maintain payroll records, process payroll changes, resolve queries and ensure smooth payroll operations.

Key Duties:

Prepare and submit accurate payroll data to the third-party payroll provider within agreed deadlines Process payroll related changes including:
New starters & leavers Salary amendments Overtime & enhancements Sick pay, maternity/paternity pay & holiday pay Verify attendance records and payroll reports for accuracy Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries from employees & managers Liaise with the payroll provider to resolve discrepancies and ensure timely payroll processing Ensure leaver documentation, final payments and accrued holiday calculations are processed accurately Maintain accurate records of employee absences including sickness Reconcile payroll reports & assist with payroll related reporting where required Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, employment legislation and internal policies Assist with audits and provide payroll documentation as required Continuously review payroll processes and suggest improvements to increase efficiency and accuracy

Skills and Experience:

Previous experience in a payroll administration role Strong numerical and data entry skills with excellent attention to detail Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments Excellent organisational and communication skills Experience working to strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment Knowledge of rota systems is desirable This role would suit an experienced payroll professional ideally with previous line management responsibilities looking to take the next step in their career within a well-established business.

Sharp Consultancy is a finance and accountancy recruitment specialist assisting accounting and finance divisions of businesses in the Yorkshire and Derbyshire area. With over 30 years' experience we pride ourselves on sourcing excellent finance professionals across all divisions of an accounts function. Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK full time without restriction.

To apply please send your CV to the e-mail address stated, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications, we receive it is not always possible to respond to unsuccessful applicants. Therefore, if we have not responded to your application within seven days, please note that on this occasion your application has not been successful.