Payroll Administrator

**What is the role?**

As Payroll Administrator your role will primarily be focused on supporting the payroll function of the company. You will assist the Payroll Manager with processing payroll in a timely and accurate manner whilst identifying opportunities to improve processesand get involved in Payroll and Well-being projects.

This role is a full time role, Monday to Friday and offers the opportunity for hybrid working, after a successful probation period.

**How will you do this?**
- Support the Payroll Manager across circa 1100 employees in the UK, Ireland, Spain, Germany, Italy and the Netherlands (expansion likely)
- Collaborate with the HR team and utilise the attendance management system on absence and holiday reporting
- Support our employees and 3rd parties with any queries relating to payroll
- Manage on boarding administration including starter paperwork from the point of employee start date
- Calculate statutory calculations for all occasions
- Liaise with managers and HR for payroll information
- Upload various pension scheme contributions to pension providers including NEST and enrol employees to the auto-enrolment scheme.
- Seek and identify opportunities to improve & enhance current processes
- Participation in Payroll and Well-being projects as required

**Is this the role for you?**

To be successful in this role we are looking for a positive team player with some of the following skills and experience and the desire to develop in other areas:
**Essential**
- Excellent administration and organisational skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Intermediate to advanced MS Excel (ideal but we can provide training)
- Good communicator at all levels
- Self-motivated learner - able to quickly pick up processes and develop knowledge of the company
- Good time management
- Positive under pressure and works well to deadlines
- A problem solver

**Desirable but not essential**
- 1 to 2 years’ experience in payroll processing start to finish
- Knowledge of Auto Enrolment
- Interested in a gaining a payroll qualification (qualification sponsorship will be considered)

**What will we do for you?**
This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and understanding of the IT industry, build a career with a Sunday Times Top Track 100 business and develop strong, long standing industry relationships. We believe that people are our most importantasset and that it’s important to reward and recognise their contribution, whether that’s through incentives, progression, or development opportunities.

Full training and on-going Learning and Development support, with excellent career progression
- Funded NVQs, Apprenticeships, work-based studies, and professional qualifications
- Westcoast Well-being - including full EAP services, access to mental health counselling, virtual GP, Physiotherapy and Perks and Rewards
- Life Insurance
- Enhanced family leave policies
- Staff Purchases - Discounted IT, electronics, mobiles, and accessories
- Mobile phone contract discounts
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Eye care scheme
- Cycle to work scheme