Payroll Assistant

**Reports to**: Payroll Manager

**Vacancy Ref**: 2174-SB

**Contract**: 12 Months Fixed-Term

**Rate of pay**: £30,609 (Clerical Grade C)

**Location**: Gourock / Agile Working

**Hours per week**: 38

**Date advertised**: 04 May 2023

**Closing date**: 18 May 2023

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**David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited**
David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited is a Human Resource subsidiary which supports David MacBrayne Limited (DML) and Caledonian MacBrayne Crewing (Guernsey) Limited.

**Benefits of a career with David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited**
- A rewarding career
- A competitive salary
- Excellent training, development, and career progression
- 37 days annual leave (pro-rata)
- Staff travel pass for yourself, spouse/partner, and dependents
- An industry leading pension

**Functional Responsibilities/Key Tasks**
- Process a high-volume monthly payroll using iTrent by accurately transferring weekly timesheet information and all other associated elements onto the payroll system and checking net pay prior to authorisation by Manager - all to agreed timescales in accordance with Company procedures and in compliance with Government body requirements.
- Highlighting opportunities for Payroll improvement and ensure Payroll input to the integration of the HR/Payroll and Rostering Systems.
- Assist in maintaining the accuracy and integrity of monthly Payroll returns and all associated information including BACS payments and electronic filing.
- Resolve general enquiries from external organisations including, Inland Revenue, Benefits Agencies, Sheriff Courts, and Pensions Administrators.
- Send out all Payroll generated letters for auto-enrolment into the People's Pension Fund.
- Undertake other duties as directed.

**Responsibilities**
- Process payroll data, including joiners, leavers, contractual changes, payments, and benefits
- Resolve queries, including shared ownership of the team mailbox and telephone
- Delivery a high-quality administrative service to our key stakeholders
- Follow, maintain, and improve process documentation
- Able to work under pressure and to tight deadlines, prioritising workload appropriately
- Able to multi-task

**Qualifications, Skills, and Experience**
- Must have thorough knowledge and experience of iTrent and Microsoft packages.
- Experience in dealing with Income Tax, NIC, SSP, SMP and Paternity leave etc. to meet Government body regulations.
- Be a team player
- Discreet, must be trustworthy and able to keep information confidential.

**Our People: Values & Behaviours**:

- To navigate the waters, ensuring life thrives wherever we are_

**PEOPLE FIRST**

We lead by example and inspire others to give their best.

We work constructively with colleagues in a 'one team' spirit.

**LOCALITY**

We put the customer at the heart of everything we do.

We are accountable for our actions and performance.

**BRAVERY**

We demonstrate good judgement and decision making.

We act with integrity in all that we do.

The recruitment Information pack is designed to provide you with as much information as possible, relevant to the role and the recruitment process.
David MacBrayne HR (UK) Limited is an equal opportunity employer as such our selection processes are designed to promote equality of opportunity for all.

**The Selection Process**

**Application**

It is important that you demonstrate on your CV how you meet the essential and desirable criteria outlined within the Job Description.

**Shortlisting**

We will evaluate your suitability for the role by assessing your qualifications, skills and experience.

**Interview**

To ensure you are in the best position to perform to your highest standards during our selection process, make sure you review the competencies outlined in the Job Description and have prepared examples of times you have successfully demonstrated these behaviours in the past.

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