Payroll Administrator
* Salary £26,000 per annum
* Hours 40 hours per week preferred (8.30am - 5pm Mon- Fri) but flexible working hours can be discussed.
* Permanent contract
* Barnsley Innovation Centre, free parking
At Operam Education Group, a Best Companies top 100 employer, we are going through exciting growth. We’re established as one of the premier educational recruiters across England and have 9 brands under the group umbrella so far. Our central finance team, based in Barnsley, manage group wide accounts and payroll activity and we are looking to expand this team to support our company in its growth.
We are hiring for a Payroll Administrator. This role offers a varied workload, with responsibilities across all payroll activity and the opportunity to communicate with clients, candidates and consultants regularly.
Previous payroll experience will be a benefit, however not essential if you have the genuine desire to progress your career in payroll, as full training will be given. What is essential, however, is a positive attitude, great communication skills both verbal and written and comfortable managing different work streams. Our finance team has a strong team culture, with a collective focus on making sure you have full support and ongoing professional development in a nurturing environment.
Benefits for our employees
* Employee Assistant Programme, 247 wellbeing support
* Eye care scheme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Life Assurance Scheme
* 25 days holidays + bank holidays (increasing after 2 years service)
* Extra day off on your birthday
* Pledge / paid volunteer days
* Training and development opportunities via our Career pathways
Key Responsibilities - Payroll Administrator
* Communicating with Consultants and Clients to gain accurate information for payments
* Assisting the Payroll Manager with compiling relevant data needed for preparation of weekly payroll
* Assist with processing weekly payrolls, including both internal PAYE & external umbrellas.
* Maintaining Candidate and Client records
* Resolving internal and external queries both electronically & over the phone
* Identifying and resolving discrepancies on timesheets and payroll records
* Timesheet amendments
* New hires & terminations
* Assisting with distribution of relevant HMRC forms such as P45’s & P60’s
Desired Experience - Payroll Administrator
* Experience in payroll highly desirable – or currently in training. Full training will be given.
* Previous customer service experience desirable
* Ability to work to tight deadlines
* Time management skills
* Attention to detail
* Problem solving skills
* Comfortable working with various systems and MS office, particularly excel
* Ability to work as part of a team and independently