This Payroll & Benefits Administrator role provides an excellent opportunity for someone new to payroll who has recent experience in supporting a finance or HR function for at least 12 months or is keen to develop a career in this area. This role is a developmental role - the successful candidate will be placed onto a development plan from day 1 to progress from a Payroll Administrator into to a Payroll & Benefits Analyst over a 9-month period.· Full start to finish process for the Groups payroll.· Analysis of key trends and variance reports of actual staffing numbers and costs v's the budget.· Structured reporting and development of a suite of reports for Key Finance and Operational Managers to report on the employment cost base.· Collation of payroll data from depots, conducting relevant checks on time and attendance data received· Building a rapport with staff throughout the business, particularly managers responsible for payroll data· Completing relevant manual calculations· Reconciliation of payroll using excel and Sage· Administration of liability orders· Pension submissions· Administration of employee benefit packages· Onboarding staff from the point of offer to ensure all information is captured correctly for payroll and benefits purposes.· Offboarding staff efficiently.Payroll & Benefits Administrator - Newton le WillowsPaying £30k to £33k· Accuracy and attention to detail is critical to this role· Organisational skills and ability to work to tight timescales· Flexibility to working hours when processing payroll (our payroll is processed on either a 4-weekly basis or monthly basis)· Excel IT skills including Vlookups and Pivot tables.· Ability to maintain professionalism and respect towards others· Ideally 1-year experience in either an accounts or HR support roleThis opportunity is with a medium-sized company operating in the retail industry. The organisation is recognised for its commitment to excellence in its field and offers a supportive environment for its employees.· £30k basic starting salary - this will be increased to £33k upon successful development into Payroll & Benefits Coordinator from month 9· 5-day working week· Study Support· Staff discounts· Employee assistance program· Free on-site parking
