Payroll Advisor 12 Month Maternity Cover

7 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


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