Payroll Advisor 12 Month Maternity Cover

5 months ago


Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland&Dealz Full time

About the role...

At Poundland, we understand the paramount importance of valuing our hard-working colleagues.

As a Payroll Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of pay runs across our UK and Ireland Poundland and Dealz businesses.

We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions:
Love Our Customers: We strive to delight our customers, listening and responding to their needs because they are our priority.

Care for Our Colleagues: We support each other to foster a workplace where everyone can thrive.

Protect Our Pounds/Euros: We are committed to cost-efficiency and value, ensuring every penny counts.

Why choose us?
- **Professional development**: A comprehensive induction plan and the opportunity to complete in-house development programmes to set you up for success or to pursue QUALIFICATION through our apprenticeship programme.
- **Bonus Potential**: Unlock the possibility of earning additional bonuses, rewarding your hard work and achievements.
- **Free On-Site Parking**: Enjoy the convenience of free parking, making your daily commute hassle-free.
- **Onsite Coffee Lounge**: Take advantage of our onsite coffee lounge, a perfect space to relax and recharge during breaks.
- **Exclusive Store Discounts**: Receive a 10% discount on most in-store purchases, enhancing your shopping experience.
- **Family-Friendly Benefits**: Our comprehensive benefits are designed to support your and your family’s needs.
- **My Staff Shop**: Gain exclusive discounts through our ‘My Staff Shop’ portal, saving on various products and services.
- **Life Assurance Cover**: Enjoy peace of mind with our life assurance cover, securing your family’s future.
- **Health & Wellbeing Programme**: Benefit from an employee assistance programme that supports your health and wellbeing.
- **Generous Holiday Allowance**: Start with a generous leave entitlement that increases by one day each year (up to 33 days), with the option to buy additional holiday annually. Celebrate your special day off work every year with an extra day’s holiday because we believe birthdays are important.
- **Pension Scheme**: Plan for the future with our contributory pension scheme, helping you save for a secure retirement.

Your Impact and Responsibilities
- Process payroll for approximately 18,000 colleagues across various payment frequencies (4-weekly, monthly).
- Support diverse payroll processes across retail, distribution centres, and our Customer Support Centre.
- Input and maintain accurate payroll data, ensuring confidentiality and compliance with deadlines.
- Resolve colleague queries promptly and efficiently, collaborating with line managers for timely resolutions.
- Handle various payroll queries and processes including absence, statutory requirements, and auto-enrolment.
- Provide exceptional customer service to colleagues at all levels, including board directors.
- Contribute to process improvements aimed at driving cost and time savings.
- Collaborate and communicate effectively across all areas and levels of the business.

Skills and Knowledge
- Minimum of two years' experience dealing with payroll runs of 3000 plus.
- Proficiency in Excel and V-lookups.
- Experience with Resource Link or other HRIS systems is desirable.
- Customer-centric approach with a passion for payroll.
- Strong team player with excellent communication and collaboration skills.

About us...

Since our humble beginnings in 1990, Poundland has evolved into a retail powerhouse with over 900 stores and nearly 18,000 dedicated colleagues across the UK and Republic of Ireland. The addition of Dealz in 2011 further solidified our presence, enabling us to reach millions of customers with our unparalleled value offerings.

At Poundland & Dealz, we don't just offer products at unbeatable prices; we cultivate an environment where every colleague can thrive and contribute to our mission of providing amazing value to millions of customers.

Our commitment to excellence, inclusion, and sustainability forms the foundation of our culture, empowering our team members to be the best versions of themselves while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve. Our behaviours and the hard work, commitment and passion of our wonderful colleagues make it all possible.

We like to keep things simple, so we have just three behaviours that lie at the heart of everything we do and keep us on track. They are Love our customers, Care for our colleagues, and Protect the Pounds and Euros. By living our behaviours every day, we've created a land that is fun, friendly, and full of surprises—a place where our people can truly be the best versions of themselves

**Job Type**: Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: £27,000.00 per year

**Benefits**:

- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount

Schedule:

- Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types:

- Bonus scheme

**Experience**:

- Payroll: 1 year (preferre


  • Payroll Advisor

    5 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland Full time

    **About the opportunity**: We are recruiting for a Payroll Advisor to join our People team at our Customer Support Centre based in Walsall. The Payroll Advisor will ensure the accurate and timely processing of three different pay runs (weekly, 4-weekly and monthly), across the UK and Ireland Poundland and Dealz businesses. Working as part of a team,...

  • Payroll Advisor

    5 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland Full time

    **About the role...**: At Poundland, we understand the paramount importance of valuing our hard-working colleagues. As a Payroll Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of pay runs across our UK and Ireland Poundland and Dealz businesses. We uphold three core behaviours that guide all our actions: Love Our...

  • Supply Chain Planner

    6 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland&Dealz Full time

    Are you a Master of Supply Chain Management? We're seeking a talented supply chain planner for 12 months to join our dynamic team. As a supply chain planner, you will have the chance to demonstrate our values by protecting the pound by optimising inventory levels, care for our colleagues by collaborating with cross-functional teams and love our customers by...

  • Care Administrator

    5 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Housing 21 Full time

    Salary**£21,517 per annum, pro rata** - Location**Walsall, Alrewych Court** - This is a _ - temporary_ - , _ - part time_ - vacancy_ - that will close _ - in 7 days_ - at 23:59 GMT_ - . _ **The vacancy** **Hours: 25 hours per week** Are you passionate about making a positive difference and providing high quality services? Do you really care about people?...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    Payroll Administrator Walsall £27,000 - £29,000 DOE Company Profile You will be joining an SME Service led business that is at the heart of the community offering services and support to their customers. An integral part of the team you will be handling payroll from data input to liaising with employees directly, ensuring smooth and accurate...


  • Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Teaching Vacancies Full time

    Job Title: Maternity Cover French & Spanish Language InstructorSection: Modern Foreign LanguagesDescription: We are seeking an experienced teacher to cover a maternity leave in our successful Modern Foreign Languages department. As a member of our team, you will be responsible for teaching French and Spanish to students, working closely with other language...

  • Payroll Administrator

    2 weeks ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

    PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR Position: Payroll Administrator Location: Walsall Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) plus package The company: My client are a family owned business who specialise in restoration and conservation of some of the UK's most prestigious properties, such as listed & historic buildings, stately homes and countrywide...

  • People Administrator

    5 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland Full time

    **About the opportunity**: We are currently recruiting for a People Administrator to support our busy People Administration team. This role will be covering maternity leave on a 12-month Fixed Term contract and will be based at our Customer Support Centre in Walsall. This is an essential role working cross-functionally to provide HR admin support to our...

  • Payroll Assistant

    6 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Bell Cornwall Recruitment Full time

    Job Title: Payroll Assistant **Salary**: £24,000 to £28,000 Location: Walsall Bell Cornwall Recruitment are pleased to be hiring a Payroll Assistant for a fantastic Accountancy Practice in Walsall. The company has a fantastic team and are looking for someone who has Practice experience to join their fast growing company. - Dealing with internal and...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom RAC Full time

    **About The Role**: RAC have an exciting opportunity for a Incident Advisor to join our **DAFaid Control Centre **on an **initial 6 month fixed term contract**, based in our iconic Bescot office, Walsall. Working hours are between** Monday to Friday 06:00 - 22:00** As an Incident Advisor you will play an important integral role in the efficient day-to-day...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom RAC Full time

    **About The Role**: RAC have an exciting opportunity for a Incident Advisor to join our **DAFaid Control Centre **on an **initial 9-month fixed term contract**, based in our iconic Bescot office, Walsall. As an Incident Advisor you will play an important integral role in the efficient day-to-day running of the DAFaid Contact Centre through the delivery of...


  • Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Reactive Recruitment Full time

    We are seeking a Clinical Specialist Advisor to join our team at Reactive Recruitment. As a Clinical Specialist Advisor, you will play a key role in delivering high-quality services to our clients.This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Paramedics, or Physiotherapy. The salary for this position is...

  • Employment Advisor

    5 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Trigon Recruitment Full time

    **Role: - Employment Advisor** **Location: - Walsall** **Salary: - £27,000** **Role overview of an Employment Advisor** Trigon Recruitment are recruiting for a reputable national training provider for an Employment Adviser. You will work on the WMCA AEB contract fulfilling the back end once the learner has completed their qualification to find work....

  • Project Administrator

    6 months ago


    Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall College Full time

    An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Project Administrator to work in our Contract and Compliance on a 12 month fixed term basis. The Project Administrator will be responsible for supporting the Project Manager with the day-to-day running of the project, including maintaining positive working relationships with a range of organisations and ensuring...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland Full time

    About the role... About the Role:We have an exciting opportunity for someone to join our fast-paced Finance team as an Assistant Management Accountant (AMA) to support with delivery of the month-end management accounts. The AMA will have a defined set of responsibilities across both the profit & loss account and the balance sheet, and you will also be...

  • Financial Analyst

    4 weeks ago


    Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Poundland Full time

    About the RoleWe are seeking a highly skilled Financial Analyst to join our Finance team on a 12-month fixed-term contract. As an Assistant Management Accountant, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of month-end management accounts and providing financial insights to senior leadership.Key Responsibilities:Preparation of month-end schedules,...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom RAC Full time

    **About The Role**: RAC have exciting opportunities to join our Branded Contact Centre as part of **Renault **as a **Contact Centre Advisor**. With a starting salary of **£22,245.09**, including free top level RAC breakdown cover, this role will put you at the heart of delivering Renaults customer solutions. **Working hours: Monday to Thursday between 8am...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom RAC Full time

    **About The Role**: Do you know how to deliver an **exceptional customer experience?** Have you worked in a contact centre environment? You could come and join our **SMR & Inspections Services Team **at** Bescot** and become our next Customer Advisor! As a Contact Centre** **Advisor within SMR, you will play an integral role in ensuring the delivery of a...


  • Walsall, United Kingdom Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust Full time

    A really exciting opportunity has arisen to join the maternity team as an Administrative Maternity Information System Support Specialist to support the use and optimisation of digital technology. Main duties of the role will be to provide day to day support to the staff working in the maternity services in the on-going use and development of the maternity...


  • Walsall, Walsall, United Kingdom Royal Orthopaedic Hospital Full time

    Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust, a leading provider of integrated acute and community healthcare in the West Midlands, is seeking a highly skilled Medical Specialist to fill a maternity cover position in our Obstetrics and Gynaecology department.About the RoleThis full-time Specialty Doctor role offers a unique opportunity to work in a challenging yet rewarding...