Senior Payroll Administrator

**Senior Payroll Administrator - Chipping Sodbury - Hybrid Working**

Hanson is committed to being a fair, respectful, and inclusive company, a place where you can be your best you.

Whatever hat you wear, we celebrate individuality and recognize how a diverse workforce of different characters, backgrounds and skills helps our business to be stronger and more successful for everyone.

We encourage a culture that values openness and transparency and recognizes individual achievement.

We are working to inspire more people to consider careers within the construction industry.

Hanson UK are committed to fulfilling our role in meeting the UK government’s ambitions and our parent company, Heidelberg Cement Group, has signed the Business Ambition for 1.5ºC Commitment and joined the UN’s Race to Zero campaign.

Our route to decarbonization has been ongoing for many years and we have made significant headway.

We have a roadmap in place, which includes several important areas that will help us achieve net zero.

**Description of Team / Department**

The Hanson UK Shared Service Centre (SSC) works alongside the business providing administrative support functions and customer excellence.

The Employee Services (ES) Department acts as a single point of contact for HR and Payroll transactions and queries. Providing robust auditable working practices and delivering maximum service delivery and accuracy to customers throughout the UK business.

Employee Services - Payroll Within ES, the Payroll team are responsible for:
Providing an accurate Payroll Service for Hanson UK Employees, and External Customers that conforms to current Government Legislation

Ensuring that the Companies liabilities in respect of Inland Revenue (HMRC) returns are completed and produced in the required formats and in accordance with the specified deadlines

Posting of Payroll journals to the General Ledgers and reconciling specific Payroll Control Accounts for each Accounting period

Ensuring all third Party Payments are paid accurately whilst adhering to deadlines

**Purpose of / Responsibilities of the role**

Payroll processing weekly and monthly payrolls, query responses, dealing with employees, managers and external stakeholders.

Providing excellent customer service, guidance and support to internal and external customers.

Processing all transactional activities through the relevant workflow tool.

Ensuring compliance with appropriate processes and controls - driving efficiency and corrective action as required.

Taking ownership for and handling non-standard requests or issues escalate if appropriate.

Accurately working within agreed SLA’s on a right first time basis.

To work with high levels of integrity and confidentiality.

Ensuring appropriate records are kept and enabling accurate reporting.

Embrace and promote department and wider SSC initiatives and personal development.

Working as part of a team to work towards targets.

Supporting the team lead in driving departmental change and innovation

**Skills / Experience** Large volume Payroll Processing

Up to date knowledge of Payroll and employment tax legislation.

Ability to manage workload and prioritize tasks.

SAP experience desirable but not essential.

**Excellent Remuneration and Benefits**:

- 27 days holiday
- Leading pension scheme offering with generous contributions from Hanson.
- 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform. Save money on everything from groceries, electronics, fashion, holidays, and much more.
- Ongoing training and development and opportunities to help further your career.
- A comprehensive structured induction program.
- Experience within a well-respected global market leader.
- Benefits supporting you and your family, such as Cycle to work, voluntary Life assurance.
- Access to discounted private medical benefits
- Paid day off to Volunteer every year
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Access to our Employee Assistance helpline for free and confidential advice

**Additional Details** **Location**:Chipping Sodbury **Full TimeWorking Hours**:36.25 Hours **Contract Type**:Permanent **Shift Description**:Mon-Fri