Payroll Administrator

Helping others improve and turn their lives around – there’s no better feeling. It’s what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

We are looking for a experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team at our new office in Kings Hill, West Malling.

Joining us on a full time, 37.5 hour per week basis you will work in a hybrid capacity with 2 days per week based at the Kings Hill office.

At Cygnet, our perks go way beyond pension schemes and excellent professional development.

You’ll also enjoy shopping, travel and leisure discounts – as well as a range of healthcare and financial benefits – to support you to be happy both in and out of work.

With us, you’ll have the chance to progress your career in a vibrant, supportive culture tailored to help you thrive.

Full end to end pay cycle processing, including:

• Adding starters, leavers, contractual and personal detail changes
• Processing of statutory payments
• Changes to pensions including opt in/out and employee requests
• Processing of salary sacrifice arrangements ensuring NLW compliance
• Processing of pay relating to hours worked, allowances, bonus’ and other amounts as requested by the business
• Processing of deductions as required and in line with any applicable regulatory requirements
• Monitor cycles for breaches in NLW
• Review pay cycle information to identify and resolve any inconsistencies, errors or inefficiencies
• Identify and report any over or underpayments to the Payroll Manager providing sufficient evidence
• Ensure that all payrolls have the appropriate level of authorisation at local level
• Process supplementary payments ensuring that back up documentation is present where required
• Where manual payments are raised outside the pay cycle, these are then processed correctly in the subsequent run

• Salary up to £30,000 per year
• Strong career progression opportunities
• Expert supervision & support
• Employee referral scheme
• Pension scheme
• “Cycle to work” scheme & employee discount saving

• Excellent organisational and planning skills
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal abilities
• Good verbal and written communication skills, including report writing skills
• Competent with Microsoft office
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidentiality and adaptability
• Excellent communication skills
• Information gathering and monitoring skills
• Problem analysis and problem solving skills

Successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Cygnet have been providing a national network of high-quality specialist mental health services for more than 30 years. In this role you’ll have the chance to make a real impact on patients, service users & their families.