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Senior payroll administrator

Watford
Michael Page Sales
Payroll administrator
Posted: 23 July
Offer description

* Exciting opportunity to join a growing business!
* Payroll role with hybrid working!

About Our Client

My client is a market leading business based in Watford!

Job Description

The Payroll Administrator would be responsible for the following:

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Payroll Processing:
Manage weekly (seasonal) and monthly payroll cycles via BACS for salaried, hourly, and shift-based employees using SAP, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
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Employee Lifecycle Administration:
Administer onboarding, offboarding, and contractual changes through E-HR and SharePoint Online workflows, maintaining up-to-date employee records.
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Tax Documentation & Adjustments:
Process P45 forms and implement tax code changes in accordance with HMRC guidelines.
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Leave & Absence Payments:
Accurately calculate and process payments for various types of leave, including holiday, sick leave, maternity, paternity, and shared parental leave.
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Additional Payments:
Ensure correct calculation and payment of overtime, shift allowances, and other variable pay elements.
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Payslip Distribution:
Generate and distribute payslips via PeopleDoc, with postal dispatch for specific cases.
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Exception Handling:
Investigate and resolve anomalies in payroll, including exceptional payments and variances exceeding agreed thresholds.
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Deductions & Reconciliation:
Reconcile statutory and voluntary deductions such as Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEOs), Tax, National Insurance, and Trade Union contributions, and initiate related payments.
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HMRC Reporting:
Submit Real Time Information (RTI) and Employer Payment Summary (EPS) reports to HMRC in line with statutory deadlines.
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Payroll Analysis:
Run payroll variants, compare current and previous payslips, and perform detailed payroll calculations to ensure consistency and accuracy.
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Business Change Support:
Contribute to payroll activities related to business acquisitions, contract transitions, and organisational changes.
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Year-End Activities:
Participate in tax year-end processes including system testing, P60 generation, and HMRC reporting.
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Data Maintenance:
Maintain accurate employee data including bank and address details across E-HR and E-Payroll systems.
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Employee Support:
Respond promptly to payroll-related enquiries, providing resolution and guidance where necessary.
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Administrative Support:
Assist with general employee administration tasks, supporting HR and payroll operations as needed.

The Successful Applicant

The successful candidate will need to have the following:

* 5 years of Payroll exposure
* Ideally working towards their CIPP qualification
* Good communication and systems exposure

What's on Offer

The successful candidate will be offered a highly competitive salary and benefits package along with hybrid working arrangements.

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