Payroll Administrator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Officer, Payroll & Pensions Adviser, Payroll & Pensions Administrator, Payroll Analyst or Payroll Coordinator.
9-Month Contract | Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire | Hybrid
£20 - £25 per hour | Inside IR35
9-month contract | 1 day per week in the office / 4 days remote, home based
Location Requirement: Candidates must live within approximately 1 hour of Stratford-upon-Avon
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Payroll Adviser to join a busy team on an initial 9-month contract.
The role will have a strong focus on payroll processing, pensions administration, statutory compliance and providing expert support to employees, pensioners and third parties.
The Role
Process and maintain employee and pensioner payroll data, ensuring accurate and timely payment.
Process new starters and leavers through the payroll system.
Administer payroll and pension processes in line with legislation and company policies.
Respond to and resolve payroll and pensions queries from employees, pensioners and third parties.
Manually calculate SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, PAYE, holiday pay and National Insurance.
Manage tax codes and ensure compliance with HMRC requirements.
Administer benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and third-party payments.
Maintain knowledge of RTI, workplace pensions and CSA deductions.
Support payroll reconciliation and year-end processes, including P35s, P14s and P11Ds.
Coordinate payroll and pensions documentation and ensure processes are completed within agreed service levels.
Identify and implement improvements to payroll and pensions processes following legislative or policy changes.
Support payroll and pensions projects and wider business initiatives as required.
About You
Proven experience in payroll processing, including new starters and leavers.
Experience using systems such as Resourcelink, SAP or similar
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
Experience calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, PAYE, holiday pay and NI.
Experience with benefits, salary sacrifice schemes and third-party payments.
Good knowledge of RTI, workplace pensions and CSA deductions.
Experience with payroll reconciliation and year-end processes.
Excellent numerical and data-entry skills with a strong attention to detail.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
A customer-focused approach and the ability to confidently handle payroll queries.
The ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
