I am currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator position for a client based in South Leicestershire. Key Responsibilities for the payroll administrator: * Calculate timesheets for approximately 40-50 employees and manage agency worker submissions via the portal. * Process monthly and weekly payroll for 80 employees. * Manage starters and leavers, including issuing P45s and preparing induction packs and offer letters. * Issue employee contracts and consult with our HR provider. * Track and process holiday pay, sickness, statutory payments, and deductions. * Handle pension calculations, reporting, and EPS submissions. * Upload payroll to the bank for timely BACS payments. * Issue letters regarding salary and contract changes. * Support the Finance Manager with annual P11D processing. * Run year-end payroll procedures and issue P60s. * Maintain accurate, confidential records and complete national statistic reports. * Reconcile payroll for month-end reports. * Provide advice on Tax, NI, SMP, and pension matters. * Check and process monthly expenses. * Stay current with payroll legislation and respond to queries promptly. Essential Requirements for the Payroll Administrator: * Proficiency in running weekly and monthly payroll cycles. * Strong numerical, analytical, and organisational skills with high attention to detail. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Comprehensive knowledge of payroll concepts and statutory practices. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel. Advantageous Skills: * Experience with Sage 50cloud Payroll. Remuneration and Benefits: - Salary: £32,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience). - Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon–Fri, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm) with some flexibility. - Holiday: 33 days per year (including bank holidays), with long-service increments. - Equipment: Laptop and phone provided. - Benefits: Company pension, Cash Plan (post-probation), Long Service Awards, staff competitions, and Employee Assistance Programme. Please do get in touch for more information and thank you