Payroll Administrator Littlehampton, England
Job description
Your role in a nutshell
To ensure end to end payroll processing is completed accurately and on time utilizing in house systems and your knowledge and experience whilst supporting the business and employees. This is a full time, permanent position working on a hybrid basis out of our Littlehampton, West Sussex office.
More about the role
- Process all payroll administration as detailed in the Payroll Roles and Responsibilities document
- Input permanent and temporary changes to the payroll systems to ensure all records maintained, legal requirements adhered to and payments to employees are accurate and on time
- Identifies, investigates, and resolves discrepancies in timesheet and payroll records and relevant systems
- Carry out checks by applying various regulations and respecting deadlines and company systems
- Process all statutory and voluntary deductions and provide support to the Payroll Manager to ensure payment and reporting to third parties is carried out within legislative deadlines
- Consolidate data, ensuring the reliability of data, and prepare common indicators
- Provide support and expertise to all 7 legislation areas covered, England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Eire, Jersey and Guernsey, ensuring compliance with local law as well as keeping up to date with legislation changes
- Processing of auto-enrolment and associated responsibilities
- Support the Payroll Manager in analysis and reconciliations on the payroll reports liaising with Finance and HR as required to ensure accuracy of payroll payments and costing allocation
- Provide support and assistance to HR colleagues on matters relating to pay
- Support local time & attendance system by responding to employees’ queries and assisting with changes, upgrades and necessary training
What we look for
- Experience in high volume end to end payroll processing using payroll systems
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft office software
- Payroll legislation knowledge essential in all 7 areas above
- Experience of payroll, HR databases, T & A systems
- Knowledge of RTI requirements
- Knowledge of AE requirements
- Experience within a shared service centre desirable
- Customer service experience
- Diploma/Certification in Payroll is desirable but not essential
The Body Shop
When Anita Roddick founded The Body Shop in 1976, she had a vision. Business as a force for good – that’s us. Over 40 years later, we’re proud to be pioneering cruelty-free beauty every step of the way. We’re the original ethical beauty brand. We’ve got a thing for empowering people and enriching our planet. We’re all about keeping it real, in every way possible. Our activist roots remain a huge part of everything we do, from our iconic window posters to our vegetarian products to our infamous campaigns. We’re never afraid to stand up and speak the truth. We like to do things a little differently around here.
The Body Shop, along with Aesop and Natura, is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. Group owner Natura is Brazil's number one cosmetics manufacturer. Sustainable development has been the company's guiding principle since it was founded in 1969. In fact, this is an incredibly exciting time for The Body Shop. We’re fighting for what we believe in now more than ever. No holding back. Breaking the mould has always come naturally to us, and we need someone who’s not afraid to mix things up.
Benefits
23 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
1 Self Love Day – An extra day off per year to recharge and focus on what you love to do most
3 additional days a year to volunteer in the local community to support the causes you feel most passionate about
Hybrid working – opportunity to work a % of time remotely
6% contributory pension plan
Discretionary bonus scheme
LOVE Money – Money from us to spend on YOUR wellbeing - pamper yourself on us. Every year.
50% employee discount on our products and access to sample sales
Access to Perks at Work, our online shopping channel with exclusive deals & discounts
Access to our Nourish platform, where you have access at certain times of the year to fantastic benefits such as; Buying/Selling holiday, Pension Top Up, Private Medical Insurance options, Green Car Benefits, Cycle to Work scheme, on site nursery (for Littlehampton colleagues)
Life Assurance
EAP (Employee Assistance Program) – we work with experts to support you on all aspects of your Wellbeing: Physical, Mental and Financial
Diversity and Inclusion
At The Body Shop, we firmly believe that equality is a human right and that all people should have an equal opportunity to pursue their dreams and aspirations. We are committed to attracting, developing, and retaining the very best people by offering a creative and inclusive workplace where talent is recognized. We value diversity and consider all applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status or disability status. We are proud to have a number of different active employee inclusion networks that serve not just as catalysts for change, but also to build a spirit of diversity, equality, inclusivity, and provide safe supportive spaces for engagement and solidarity for members of these communities. The Body Shop is also committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable adjustments for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programmes and activities. To request a reasonable adjustment or further support, please let us know in your application.
