What does it mean to be a Payroll Administrator at Howarth Timber Group?
As a Payroll Administrator at Howarth Timber Group Limited, you will play a vital role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of the monthly payroll, handling all aspects from initial data entry through to final reporting. Your responsibilities will also include the effective management of the time and attendance system, ensuring that employee records are meticulously maintained and reflect true working hours. By overseeing these processes, you will contribute to the smooth operation of payroll functions and support compliance with both statutory requirements and company policies, helping to uphold the high standards of service and reliability that Howarth Timber Group is renowned for.
Putting people at the heart of what we do
With 185 years trading experience, the Howarth Timber Group has grown to provide not only the widest range of products, but expertise, service and knowledge you can rely on.
With a nationwide network of branches supplying timber, building and plumbing and heating materials, kitchens, bedrooms and bathrooms and a dedicated manufacturing division supplying timber engineering services, the Howarth Timber Group is focused on providing market leading choice, quality, service and value.
Built on a passion for service and people, we strive to set the highest standards in the quality of our products, in the continuity of supply and in every aspect of customer service and support. Quality products and processes are what drive our passion, but people are central to everything we do and its thanks to our loyal workforce that weve built a strong and successful business.
Main duties and responsibilities:
End to end processing of payroll duties including:
Processing new starters onto both the HR and T&A systems
Ensuring that the correct Right to Works checks have been completed alongside HR
Collation of information from T&A system to process in payroll such as basic hours, overtime, and time off
Processing sickness and other absences in line with statutory entitlement and company policies
Processing of company pension schemes ensuring compliance with auto enrolment legislation
Processing of other deductions such as attachment of earnings orders, staff loans and cycle to work scheme
Processing of ad-hoc payments such as bonus, commission, incentives, and expense claims
Reviewing of all statutory deductions/payments to ensure compliance with current legislation
Calculation of and ensuring compliance with average weekly holiday pay legislation
Processing leavers final pay as well as ad-hoc payments after leaving
Finalising the payroll submission, processing payments, payslips, P45s and submissions to HMRC such as RTI and EPS reports
Production and submission of payroll reports such as gross pay, pension deductions and recharge information including journals
Production of management reports such as staff turnover, headcounts, and absence information
Management of time and attendance system duties including:
Creating and maintaining daily/weekly rules
Creating and maintaining work schedules
Applying correct rules, groups, and locations to new starters
Ensuring changes to work schedules/daily rules are applied promptly to current employees
Resolving timesheet/clock discrepancies
Extraction of raw data to import into payroll
Extraction and analysis of absence data for management reports
Archiving of leavers upon close of previous payroll period
Other duties include but not limited to:
Other ad-hoc payroll duties as they arise
Handling and resolving queries from company stakeholders and auditors
Ad-hoc HR administration duties to assist with holiday/absence cover
What are the requirements to be a part of the Payroll team?
Experience: Proven track record in end-to-end payroll processing, including starters, leavers, and statutory deductions.
Knowledge: Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, auto-enrolment pensions, and holiday pay calculations.
Skills:
Proficiency in payroll systems (e.g., Cascade, Focus) and advanced Excel.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
Qualifications: Minimum CIPP Year 1 or equivalent payroll qualification.
Attributes: Highly organised, confidential, and able to handle queries professionally.
Why choose Howarth Timber & Building Supplies for your next role?
** Howarth Timber Group is proud to have been officially recognised in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025! **
We are a family-owned company, with a desire to provide colleague benefits that are truly valuable. Benefits include but are not limited to:
Competitive salary, dependent on experience (pro-rated for part-time)
31 days holiday, inclusive of Statutory Bank Holidays
Option to buy up to an additional 5 days annual leave per annum or sell up to 3 days annual leave per annum
Length of service awards
Cycle to work scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Company sick pay
Enhanced paternity and maternity pay
Employee Assistance Programme, (24/7 helpline, counselling sessions, legal, debt and life management advice line)
Benefits Hub (inc discounts on gift cards, travel, cinema tickets, to name a few)
Colleague Merchant Branch discount
Opportunity to participate in a volunteering role for one working day per year fully paid by the Company
Excellent training and development
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Additional leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Employee discount
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free parking
On-site parking
Paid volunteer time
Sick pay
Store discount
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