Payroll Administrator

We are seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to join our team at Kingdom Healthcare.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll using our in-house payroll system - Sage.
• Ensure all timesheet reports are completed on time.
• Upload weekly timesheets information on to the payroll system.
• Processing new starters and leavers and calculate any pro rata entitlements due.
• Update personal information such as address changes and bank details.
• Manually process adjustments such as overtime and bonus payments.
• Calculating and processing SSP, SPP and SMP.
• Process Attachment of earnings orders.
• Run variance checking reports prior to payroll completion.
• Distribute final payslips and P45's for leavers.
• Update all payroll reports on a monthly basis and assist with salary reconciliation reports.
• Deal with all payroll challenges as they arise.
• Answering a high volume of emails and phone calls.
• Ensure that all statutory legislation relating to payroll is adhered to.
• Provide information and deal with customer audits when needed.

Requirements:

• Previous experience working within a busy in-house payroll environment.
• Experience working with Sage, or a similar payroll provider is desirable but not essential.
• Knowledge of all aspects of payroll processing and up to date knowledge of HMRC/legislative requirements.
• Have excellent communication skills and a professional telephone manner.
• Strong organisation skills are essential, you must be able to plan and prioritise tasks to meet deadlines.
• A high level of problem solving and attention to detail is crucial for this role.
• Proficient use of Microsoft excel and word.
• Able to use own initiative and work autonomously, as well as part of a team.
• You must be reliable, trustworthy and be able to work confidentially.
• You must be hardworking and have the determination to get the job done.
• You must have knowledge in manually calculating tax, NI and pension and be able to confidently explain this to employees when queried.