Payroll Administrator - Stoke on Trent

We offer agile working, whereby you have the opportunity to work where inspires you the most, this could be at home or in our Stoke on Trent office.

Purpose of the role:

• Processing all payroll frequencies as required accurately and within accepted timescales.
• Responsible for HMRC compliance by ensuring the RTI submissions are correct and sent within the deadlines
• Deal with queries arising from colleagues in relation to their pay
• Produce reports using excel spreadsheets for financial use

What you will be responsible for:

• Electronically transferring the hours worked into the payroll and verifying the data
• Liaising with People Team regarding starters, leavers and changes to colleague's pay
• Calculate payments and deductions for Attachment of earnings, SMP, SPP, Sick pay and holiday pay
• Fulfilling statutory obligations to Government Departments.
• Professional and prompt dealing with external and internal payroll related enquiries.
• Maintaining the ITrent data base related to payroll.
• Process, check and validate all expenses within timescales set
• Assist line managers in dealing with expense queries as required.
• Help to provide a fast, friendly service to internal and external customers
• Respond promptly to telephone calls, enquiries and requests as required. Deal with them efficiently and effectively.
• Plan and organise work load and time effectively to maximise efficient payroll processing
• Review payroll systems and procedures and suggest ideas to develop, enhance, improve or steam-line where appropriate to obtain a more efficient system

Skills/experience required:

• Minimum of 2 years payroll experience
• Strong Excel and Word competencies
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Works enthusiastically and demonstrates personal drive and determination
• Detailed and thorough with good interpersonal skills
• Be motivated to make a difference
• CIPP dQualified desirable but not essential
• Experience of using ITrent desirable but not essential

The position provides opportunity for development.

What we offer:

• Salary: Up to GBP22,000 (dependent on experience).
• Flexible working hours between Mon-Fri.
• Colleague HUB Rewards (money off various different retailers, 24hr phone GP).
• Mentoring and training courses so you can progress and develop.