Full job descriptionPayroll Advisor
Hybrid Working | Occasional Travel to London
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Advisor to join an organisation with a strong focus on support their local community. This role will primarily be delivering an accurate, compliant, and efficient payroll service. This role is ideal for a payroll professional who also has experience supporting broader HR activities and enjoys working in a collaborative environment.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll
*Manage and coordinate monthly payroll, ensuring all deadlines are met and payroll is processed accurately
*Administer starters, leavers, contractual changes, salary amendments, deductions, and expenses
*Prepare and submit payroll reports and payroll instructions to the payroll provider
*Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, tax regulations, and statutory requirements
*Respond to payroll queries and maintain accurate employee payroll records
*Support year-end payroll activities, including P11Ds, payrolling benefits, PSA submissions, and audit requirements
*Liaise with Finance to ensure payroll costs are accurately recorded and reported
Pensions & Benefits
*Administer pension schemes, including auto-enrolment, contributions, re-enrolment exercises, and pension queries
*Manage life assurance administration and annual renewals
*Support the administration of employee benefits and reward programmes
*Liaise with external providers to ensure an excellent employee experience
HR Support
*Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to employees and managers
*Support absence management administration and maintain accurate HR records
*Assist with onboarding and recruitment administration, ensuring new starters are set up correctly for payroll
*Maintain employee data within HR and payroll systems and produce reports as required
About You
*Previous experience in a payroll-focused role (3 years expeirence)
*Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, pensions, tax, and compliance requirements
*Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage confidential information
*Experience working with payroll and HR systems
*Strong organisational and communication skills
*CIPD Level 3 qualification or payroll qualification desirable, but not essential