Job Description

We have an opportunity for an experienced Pay and Benefits Administrator to join our HR team based in the Edinburgh Office. The main purpose of this role is to support the Payroll Manager in the achievement of a professional, consistent, accurate and timeous Payroll service across SRUC by providing first class payroll administration support:

• Responsible for the accurate and timely processing and administration of SRUC’s monthly payroll for circa 1,250 employees.
• Process payroll documentation for starters and leavers.
• Ensure all statutory payroll reporting and returns are completed to the highest standards within legislated deadlines.
• Undertake monthly and year end payroll reconciliations (Payroll, Pensions, PAYE, NIC).
• Liaise with managers and employees as required to ensure timesheets are correctly completed and authorised in a timely manner
• Liaise closely with the HR Department to ensure accurate pay processing.
• Process salary journey increases and the outturn of annual pay award as applicable.
• Process salary sacrifice deductions as well as court orders and statutory payments.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This role would suit a highly numerate candidate with a natural flair for accuracy and attention to detail. You should have a proven understanding of payroll legislation and documentation including PAYE, SSP, SMP, treatment and calculation of benefits. You should also have an understanding of pension schemes, salary sacrifice arrangements and other payroll matters. A payroll or benefits related qualification would be beneficial.