Payroll Administrator - Doncaster

Location: Doncaster

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 8.00am - 4.30pm

Salary: £30,224.40

Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to support the accurate and timely processing of payroll and associated administration activities. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payroll operations are completed efficiently, compliantly and within strict deadlines while maintaining confidentiality and high levels of accuracy.

Key Duties & Responsibilities Health & Safety

• Take reasonable care of personal health and safety and that of others who may be affected by work activities
• Carry out duties safely and in accordance with company procedures and regulations
• Report unsafe conditions, incidents, near misses or hazards to management
• Use all equipment, tools and PPE correctly and ensure they are stored safely after use
• Follow all workplace safety procedures and instructions at all times
• Support safe working practices and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Payroll & Administration

• Ensure accurate and timely payment of salaries, wages and expenses
• Process weekly and monthly payrolls within required deadlines
• Process timesheets, overtime claims, expenses and payroll documentation
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, statutory requirements and data protection regulations
• Process and reconcile PAYE and National Insurance deductions
• Calculate SSP, company sick pay and statutory payments where applicable
• Process bonus payments, pension deductions and attachment of earnings orders
• Check payroll outputs to ensure net pay calculations are accurate
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries from employees and management
• Maintain accurate payroll records and provide regular updates to management
• Liaise with HR and operational teams regarding payroll matters

Skills & Experience

• Previous payroll administration experience
• Practical knowledge of payroll processes and manual calculations including gross to net calculations
• Understanding of tax codes, statutory deductions and payroll legislation
• Experience processing payroll within strict deadlines
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including V-Lookups and formulas
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and work collaboratively within a team
• Confident using Microsoft Office applications