Payroll Administrator Walsall, England
Job description
Payroll Administrator
We’re looking for a future payroll expert to join our team. If you’ve got the basics: attention to detail, great work ethic, strong Excel skills and a head for numbers then we can give you the tools and experience to build your career in payroll. If you think you meet the criteria then send through your details.
To say that the role is important is an understatement: you’ll be part of a small team who ensure that the pay and benefits of our circa 3000 colleagues are correct, paid on time and in full! You’ll become an expert on our iTrent MHR system, build your knowledge of the legislation and fundamentals of payroll and provide an absolutely vital service.
You may not have heard of South Staffordshire PLC, but we’re the group behind South Staffs Water and Cambridge Water, Echo Managed Services, Office Watercoolers, Onsite and SSI, all businesses that face into the Water and Utilities market. With around 3000 employees across the UK and further afield, you're not just doing a job; you're starting a career.
About the role:
· Maintaining accurate employee records including overtime and other personnel data
· Calculating expenses and entering onto appropriate pay system
· Verifying payroll transactions and ensuring compliance with internal controls
· Collating employee queries regarding payroll issues, including pay, taxes and benefits
· Generating reports and preparing adjustments to correct errors to ensure accurate payroll and benefit-in-kind records
· Assisting in ensuring compliance with payroll tax laws and regulations
· Maintaining confidential records and ensure data security of payroll records
· Keeping up-to-date with changes in employment laws, tax regulations, case law and other employment-related regulations
What you’ll need:
· Strong attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong Excel skills (comfortable with VLookups, Filtering and Pivot Tables as a minimum)
· Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
· Ideally – an understanding of employment law and payroll regulations
· Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
· Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
· Ideally - knowledge of HR policies and procedures
· Customer-service focus
What you’ll get in return:
· A pathway to a long and fruitful career in payroll
· Extensive training to hone your skills
37 hours per week, Monday – Friday, 25 days holiday + bank holidays, free on-site gym, on-site childcare availability, retail discounts, MOT + servicing discounts, cycle-to-work scheme, holiday buy-back scheme, company pension
May suit applicants with a background such as: Payroll Administrator, Payroll Advisor, Finance Assistant, Purchase Ledger Clerk, Payroll Clerk, Sales Ledger Assistant, Credit Control Assistant
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £20,000.00-£22,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- Life insurance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Walsall: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Excel: 1 year (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Walsall
Reference ID: AH/PRAG
