Job Description

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Coordination of the payroll function from start to finish

· Responsible for the preparation and processing of multiple payrolls circa 900 employees

· Support multiple sites in completion of staff hours where needed to close timesheet periods; help to resolve discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records.

· Carry out audits on the accuracy of the timesheets when required

· Process new starters, leavers and other periodic changes alongside HR

· Support sites to resolve employee pay queries

· Process payroll adjustment forms

· Statutory payment calculations (currently some of these are manual)

· Produce payslips, P45 and pension letters for distribution

· Complete payroll reports for record keeping purposes and managerial review; post relevant journals onto the organisation’s system

· RTI reporting to HMRC each period

· Update NEST schedules and assist in maintaining the pension scheme

· Maintain and monitor Court Orders and Health Plan Scheme

· Prepare and update annual leave calculations

· Completion of any relevant correspondence for the payroll department

· To be proactively involved in the external audit

· Make payments through the banking system where necessary

· To carry out any reasonable duties as requested by the Head of HR

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

· Recognised payroll qualification or working towards · A minimum of 3 years payroll processing experience; especially in multiple site · It is desirable if you have knowledge of OpenPeople · An understanding of core processes and legislation related to auto enrolment, P11Ds, NI calculations · Advanced MS skills, in particular excel and word · Excellent verbal and written communication skills · The ability to prioritise tasks, meet deadlines and have a flexible approach · It would be an advantage if you have previous experience of being involved in a migration of payroll systems