Payroll Coordinator

Job Overview

Payroll Coordinator supporting payroll processing, reconciliations, reporting, compliance, and liaison with HR and finance. Reports to Senior Payroll Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing
  • Prepare and process payroll for all employees in Payspace and Workday (salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, etc.).
  • Ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time.
  • Calculate and apply deductions for taxes, benefits, garnishments, etc.
• Payroll Reconciliations
  • Prepare and post salary journals and leave provisions.
  • Perform monthly General Ledger and salary control account reconciliations for year end audits.
  • Prepare annual and bi annual statutory payroll reconciliations.
• Reporting
  • Produce Overtime reports, Employee Benefits Reports, Month end Costing Reports, Payroll Register, Company Variance Report, Net Pay Listing, Payroll Reconciliation, Headcount Report.
• Tax Compliance
  • Ensure compliance with labour laws for payroll taxes.
  • Prepare and submit periodic tax filings (quarterly/annual returns).
• Benefits Administration
  • Administer employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement plans, and other deductions.
  • Ensure correct deduction of employee contributions.
• Employee Inquiries
  • Respond to employee queries on payroll discrepancies, deductions, and other payroll matters.
  • Provide excellent customer service and resolve issues timely.
• Audit Support
  • Assist in audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries.
  • Handle sensitive payroll data with confidentiality.
• Liaison with HR and Finance
  • Collaborate with HR on new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, benefits.
  • Work with finance to allocate payroll costs accurately.

Required Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years of end to end payroll experience covering multiple payrolls.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Extensive knowledge of PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, P11D, RTI and auto enrolment.
• Excellent attention to detail, organisational and numeracy skills.
• Accounting experience and proficiency with payroll systems such as Navision/Business Central/ADP streamline.
• Strong communication (written and verbal) and ability to break down complex ideas.
• Collaborative mindset, working smoothly with cross functional teams.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.
• Adaptability to fast moving environments.
• Experience working in Workday.

Desirable Skills

• In depth knowledge of sports betting markets, odds calculation, betting types, and market trends.
• Prior experience in online gaming or casino industry and understanding of player behaviour and regulations.
• Familiarity with gambling regulations and compliance across jurisdictions.
• Experience developing and executing customer retention strategies.