Payroll Administrator

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Payroll Administrator to join the team on a full time, permanent basis. As part of our continuous development and growth strategy, we are looking for a payroll professional to join our HR Operations department on a hybrid working contract, with some working required from our Ashford office each week.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, within this role you will be expected to process payroll operations, whilst ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance through the research, development and administration of efficient payroll policies and operating procedures. You are happy to be "hands-on" in all aspects of our team's work. Most of all, a colleague-service oriented with excellent critical thinking and communication skills.

Key Acountabilities & Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll in an accurate and timely manner (in accordance with UK legislation and monthly deadlines on SAP system).
• Administer payroll related details on our HR/Payroll system including, but not limited to joiners, leavers, changes, benefit enrolments, absence, BACS & CHAPS payments, third party payments, payslips, HMRC/ tax codes and end of year processing
• Perform reconciliations and audit tasks for monthly payrolls.
• Carry out the accurate transmission of banking payments and bank accounts reconciliation.
• Provide a high level of customer service via colleague self-service systems, e-mails, in-person and online, in a variety of queries of varying complexity to our workforce.
• Continuously look to improve the efficiency of day-to-day payroll operations through work processes improvements.
• Advise on compensation, legislation, benefits and tax related issues.
• Work in collaboration with Finance, Treasury, Human Resources and Regional Teams on project initiatives and other system enhancements & testing as and when required.

You:

The ideal candidate will have previous in-house UK payroll experience and demonstrate current, up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, SMP, SSP, NIC, and RTI. You should possess the ability to perform manual salary and tax calculations accurately and have a working knowledge of the SAP Payroll/HR system. Attention to detail and accuracy are essential in every aspect of the role. You must be capable of handling complex issues, identifying effective solutions, and implementing them efficiently under pressure. As a proactive team player, you will add value while meeting tight daily, weekly, monthly, and annual deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required, along with strong proficiency in Excel and MS365.

What you’ll receive:

• A competitive salary
• Hybrid Contract
• Huge discounts on all sorts of lovely food and award-winning products through our staff shop
• Discounts on Cinema tickets, shopping and earn cashback on purchases through Sodexo.
• Generous holiday allowance, with option to purchase additional holidays
• Recognition awards and Incentives
• Pension scheme
• Real career opportunities - being part of Sysco, the world’s leading foodservice business, opens up a world of possibility