Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator12 Month Fixed Term ContractDerby Hybrid Working £26,000 £28,000 DOE

Are you looking to build on your payroll experience within a supportive team that genuinely invests in its people? This is an excellent opportunity to join a large, well established organisation during an exciting period of payroll transformation. You'll become part of a friendly and collaborative payroll team where training, development and continuous improvement are genuinely encouraged. Following an initial training period, you'll enjoy a hybrid working pattern with up to 3 days working from home each week.

The Opportunity

Joining an experienced payroll team, you'll take ownership of an allocated section of the monthly payroll, ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in line with company procedures and current legislation. The role has been created to provide additional support whilst members of the team focus on an exciting payroll improvement project, making this a fantastic time to join the department. Working alongside experienced payroll professionals, you'll receive excellent training whilst becoming an integral member of a stable and supportive team.

What You'll Be Doing

• Processing monthly payroll for an allocated group of employees.
• Processing timesheets and payroll adjustments.
• Ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Administering statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other payroll deductions.
• Processing pension contributions and payroll amendments.
• Undertaking manual payroll calculations where required.
• Resolving payroll queries from employees and managers.
• Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records.
• Supporting payroll reconciliations.
• Working closely with the wider payroll team to ensure payroll deadlines are achieved.
• Contributing towards continuous improvement across the payroll function.

What We're Looking For

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Experience processing payroll using a computerised payroll system.
• Understanding of payroll legislation, including statutory payments such as SSP and SMP.
• Knowledge of workplace pensions and auto enrolment.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong customer service and communication skills.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload and meet deadlines.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and a collaborative approach.
• Experience of payroll system implementations or process improvements would be advantageous but is by no means essential.

About the Team

You'll be joining a close kind payroll team with an excellent reputation for supporting one another. This is a collaborative environment where questions are encouraged, learning is supported and everyone works together to deliver an excellent service. The team combines a wealth of payroll experience with fresh ideas, creating a positive culture focused on continuous improvement rather than blame.

What's on Offer?

• Salary of £26,000 £28,000 DOE.
• Hybrid working (up to 3 days from home following training).
• 12 month fixed term contract.
• Friendly, experienced and supportive payroll team.
• Opportunity to be part of an exciting payroll transformation programme.
• Excellent training and ongoing development.
• Free on site parking.
• Easily accessible by both car and public transport.
• Flexible full time working hours.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Regular team building events and social activities.
• On site café and modern workplace facilities.

If you're looking for a payroll role where you'll be supported, challenged and given the opportunity to develop within a collaborative team, we'd love to hear from you.