Payroll Clerk CONTRACT TIL JAN 2027

Your new company
Business based near Pensford/Chew Magna

Your new role To be accountable for the payroll function, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction is maintained to a high levelKey Responsibilities:

• Payroll Administration: Step in for the Payroll Administrator when needed, ensuring timely and accurate payroll processing.
• Data Management: Consolidate payroll data for the outsourced provider and produce monthly payroll journals and reports.
• T&A System Ownership: Manage and train on the Time & Attendance system, analyse trends, and support managers in improving usage.
• Compliance & Accuracy: Conduct spot checks (new starters, leavers, changes), ensure legal compliance, and maintain confidentiality.
• Reporting & Insights: Generate dashboards, gender pay gap reports, P11Ds, and provide insights to senior management.
• Process Support: Assist with loans, advances, bonuses, and pay reviews. Support People Team administrators as needed.
• Continuous Improvement: Analyse monthly pay data, identify trends, and recommend improvements in collaboration with the People Team Manager.

What you'll need to succeed

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and legislation.
• Experience with payroll systems and data reporting.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical skills.
• Ability to train and support others on systems and processes.
• Team player.

What you'll get in return

• Flexible working options available (6 month office based initially then hybrid working)
• Parking.
• Lovely team to work with.

What you need to do now
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