payroll specialist
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Position Overview & Specifications

Location: Handforth (Hybrid working)
Contract: Part time 23.4h
About the Role
We are seeking an enthusiastic Payroll Administrator to join our busy Payroll Team based in our Support Office in Handforth, Cheshire. You will be part of a dedicated team who together administer payroll for our organisation consisting of approximately 9,000 colleagues and growing, providing an efficient and effective payroll service. This is a great opportunity for someone looking for their next step and will offer many developmental opportunities.
Key Responsibilities;
- Part of team processing timely, compliant, and accurate payroll for c9000 colleagues on a four-weekly basis across a number of payrolls.
- Calculating SSP and Company sick pay entitlements.
- Calculating statutory entitlements.
- Processing AOE and CSA deductions.
- Processing P45s and New Starter Checklists.
- Assessing colleagues for inclusion into the company pension scheme in line with auto-enrolment.
- Reconciliation of pension contributions files prior to submission to pension provider.
- Query management and resolution to deliver first class service to our colleagues.
- Support the processing of P11d returns using 3rd party software.
Skills required
- Previous experience of administering payroll within an office environment is essential.
- You will have a good understanding of current payroll legislation.
- Previous experience of using SAP payroll solution is an advantage but not essential.
- The successful candidate should be well organised, work to a high level of accuracy and have keen attention to detail.
- To ensure we deliver a first class service, you will need to have strong written and verbal communication skills.
- You will be required to be computer literate in Word, Excel & Outlook.
- You should be an honest and trustworthy individual who is able to comfortably handle confidential information & adhere to all GDPR legislation.
Our diversity and inclusion vision is that everyone is welcome and feels part of our group. If you think you’re a good match to what we are looking for, and you share our belief that together ‘we’re better with pets’, we’d like to hear from you, whatever your background or circumstances.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
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