Payroll Administrator

An opportunity has arisen for a motivated, professional, and versatile individual to join the HR & Payroll Department based at our Moorgate Office in Liverpool, working Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 4.30pm.

Reporting to the Group Human Resources & Payroll Manager, the main job function will be to process end to end payroll, and to ensure that all Company employees are paid in a timely, efficient, and accurate manner.

The role will also be responsible for:

• To systemise and process information from the Time & Attendance system to ensure timely production of weekly and monthly payroll, paying via BACS and liaising with depot service administrators to correct any errors and deal with any wage queries.
• To ensure that the accurate manual input of department hours, shift allowance and overtime are in line with current pay and conditions applicable at each depot, and to check pay slips for accuracy of hour’s rates and distributing accordingly.
• To balance and process RTI submissions for each payroll through the Government Gateway Programme.
• To process pension Auto Enrolment and Company pension documents, as necessary.
• To calculate and process tax and benefits, and allocation of all statutory payments including, SSP SPP and SMP.
• To assist with processing all payroll duties, including but not limited to year end process, production of P60, P11d, PSA & Gender Pay reporting.
• To calculate and process statutory and voluntary deductions, including but not limited to AEO, CSA, CAPS, Medicash & loans.
• To assist with liaising with HMRC accordingly.

The successful candidate will have the following qualifications, skills, and experience:

• Previous experience of working within a payroll position is essential.
• Experience of using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage P11d, plus, be fully conversant with relevant payroll legislation including Working Time, Pensions and Auto Enrolment, and statutory deductions and payments.
• Have excellent organisation and time management skills, with prior experience of processing high volumes of data efficiently, accurately and to strict deadlines and be pro-active in all areas.
• Be able to work well under pressure and on their own initiative, as well as part of a larger team.
• Attention to detail is paramount.
• To have a flexible, confident, and approachable working manner with excellent written and verbal communication skills, strategic planning ability and changing priorities.
• To be IT literate with an excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, as well as be confident using other Microsoft packages including Office and Access.
• To be enthusiastic and motivated, whilst looking to develop their own skills with attention to detail.
• To always act professionally and communicate effectively with different target groups.
• Have a full and current UK driving licence.

We offer competitive rates of pay and Company benefits including Company sick pay scheme, personal pension with enhanced contributions and death in service benefit for pension members, Cycle to Work scheme, enhanced paternity and maternity benefits, loyalty holidays and excellent personal development and training opportunities.