Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

• 4044
  

• London
  

• Fulwell Garage
  
• People
  
• Permanent - Full Time
  

Are you an organised and detail-focused payroll professional looking for your next opportunity? We're seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team at Fulwell Garage to support the accurate and timely delivery of weekly and monthly payrolls. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while working closely with HR, Finance, operational teams and external payroll providers. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy problem-solving and have a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we'd love to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Prepare, validate and submit payroll data within agreed payroll deadlines
• Process employee lifecycle changes including new starters, leavers, contract amendments, salary changes and pay progression adjustments
• Administer variable payments such as overtime, allowances, expenses, holiday pay, bonuses and deductions
• Process statutory payments and deductions, including SSP, SMP, PAYE, National Insurance, student loans and attachment of earnings orders
• Manage pension administration, including auto-enrolment, pension contributions, postponements and salary sacrifice arrangements
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records, ensuring data integrity across payroll and HR systems
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll queries, providing timely, professional and confidential support to employees and managers
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies ensuring issues are addressed efficiently and accurately
• Complete payroll reconciliations and support payroll journal preparation, reporting and financial controls
• Produce payroll reports and provide accurate payroll information to Finance, HR, operational teams and external stakeholders
• Support payroll audits, year-end activities and statutory reporting requirements
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, employment legislation, pension legislation and company policies
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives identifying opportunities to enhance payroll processes and efficiencies

Skills Required:

• Previous experience in a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or similar payroll role with a strong understanding of end-to-end UK payroll processing
• Good knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, statutory payments and payroll legislation
• Strong numerical, analytical and reconciliation skills with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Experience using payroll and HR systems with intermediate to advanced Excel skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet strict payroll deadlines and work effectively under pressure
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies
• Excellent communication and customer service skills with the ability to handle confidential information professionally and discreetly
• CIPP qualification (or working towards), experience working with outsourced payroll providers and knowledge of pension auto-enrolment would be advantageous

Benefits:

• We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
• Staff Travel Pass
• Nominee Pass after three months of service
• Cycle to work scheme