Payroll Administrator

We are currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team at our Tattenhall site. (Head office).   

As Payroll Admin you will be responsible for supporting with all aspects of the weekly payroll for in excess of 2000 employees and monthly payroll for over 2500, with continued growth expected

As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the business, and will report directly to the Payroll Supervisor.

This is a full time, permanent position working Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm (37.5 hours per week) offering a competitive salary and the opportunity to work with a market leader.

Job responsibilities of Payroll Administrator include:

• Play a key part of the payroll team in preparing and processing accurate weekly and monthly payrolls to strict deadlines.
• Produce a range of management information, including costings reports, overtime, absence data and staff turnover.
• Weekly & monthly overtime, total hours & gross pay analysis reports.
• Assist the Payroll Manager in ensuring HMRC compliance in respect of deduction and payment of Income Tax, National Insurance and other statutory amounts. Provide accurate and timely reporting under Real Time Information and provision of P45 and P60 information to employees.
• Reconcile payroll balance sheet accounts, including PAYE/NIC, Net Pay, Union deductions, Pension Contributions, AEO, CSA, and salary sacrifice.
• Ensure timely deduction and upload of pension contributions and new joiner data to the scheme provider, and support the ongoing compliance with pension auto-enrolment obligations across the business.
• Provide ad-hoc reports and support project tasks as required by various company functions, including the Payroll Manager, Finance Director and Human Resources.
• Raise any issues that may be of relevance to the Human Resources and Finance teams to promote joined up processes to the benefit of the overall business.
• Knowledge of SSP/SMP/SAP/SPBP
• Any other payroll duties as required. Have experience of assisting in implementing New Payroll Systems

To apply for the role of Payroll Admin you will possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:

• Advanced in using IT, including Microsoft Office (Essential) and accounts and payroll software (beneficial).
• Excel is a key management information tool for Great Bear, a sound knowledge of spreadsheet writing and analysis of data is essential.
• Be pro-active in developing and improving the provision of management information around payroll and time and attendance.
• Comfortable in communicating to personnel at all levels and with different departments of the business, building relationships that will facilitate fulfilment of payroll requirements and information required from the business.
• Good team-player with the drive to see tasks through to completion and meet deadlines set.
• Well organised and manages time effectively.
• An enquiring mind that isn’t afraid to question and take initiative, looking for constant development and improvement of procedures.
• Attention to detail.

As part of our drive to make Great Bear a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 24 days + 8 bank holidays.
• Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance -  x 2 your annual salary
• Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam