Payroll Coordinator (Maternity Cover)

Main Responsibilities

• Process a payroll from start to finish across multiple contracts and within the designated timeframe
• Strong background in payroll operations in busy, fast paced environments preferred
• CIPP Payroll qualification or equivalent would be desirable
• Process pay in accordance with various pay agreements
• Process new starts and leavers and any associated payments
• Calculate statutory leave and associated payments, including occupational entitlements
• Liase with other departments to ensure communication lines are clear and deadlines are met
• Deal promptly and professionally with payroll queries
• Produce and analyse reports for various departments across the business
• Review and implement annual rate increases in line with various Pay Agreements and calculate back pay where required
• Maintain records and filing to a high standard
• Maintain up to date knowledge of payroll and pension legislation - including, but not limited to, Benefits in Kind, Auto Enrolment, Tax Year End Processes, Mandatory Reporting
• Follow and enforce implemented payroll policy, processes and procedures
• Audit work of peers to ensure accuracy and provide constructive feedback in case of errors
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor with analysing all payrolls and payments, ensuring accuracy prior to payroll sign off

Experience & Qualifications

• Payroll experience in a multi-site, multi-contractual environment
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office including intermediate Excel skills
• Up to date knowledge of payroll and pension legislation and HMRC reporting requirements
• Recognised CIPP payroll qualification would be desirable but not essential