Payroll Officer Newport
Hays are pleased to partner with a key player in the UK's energy sector who are recognised as an "Employer of Choice". This company invests in infrastructure to ensure a safe and reliable gas supply, while also focusing on sustainability and future-proofing the service that they provide. Hays have had the pleasure of working with this company across many years and have had consistently positive feedback from candidates who have worked/are still working at this reputable company. Not only does this company offer a 5 days in office and 5 days from home working policy, they also have an annual salary review AND are able to pay up to £47,000 dependent on experience (with a pay rise in 07/25).
Your New Role:
This role will perform all activities necessary to process payroll, including calculating employee's compensation, updating the payroll database to ensure timely payments, and maintaining related records in line with the relevant audit controls. This will involve processing and providing audit reports for the payroll manager and the finance team. A critical part of the role will also be checking that the data held in SAP HR is accurate to support the full payroll and HR process. In addition to this, you will be involved in regular system testing as and when updates are received.
Key Duties/Responsibilities:
1. Ensure timely processing of colleague payroll on a monthly basis
2. Processing of Aviva Pension
3. P45's and third party remittances each month
4. Records management, ensuring timely scanning of documents and changes onto personnel files, carrying out payroll related audits and wider departmental tasks as required
5. Adhere to current payroll tax requirements
6. Adhere to current statutory payments such as Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP) etc.
7. Ensure required deductions are made such as court orders
8. Manage the quarterly childcare voucher scheme, generating orders, checking payments, and maintaining any framework orders as required
9. Be the first point of contact for line managers and employees regarding queries on pay
10. Ensure changes required are followed up with correct authorisation and processed accurately
Skills Required:
1. Experience of operating SAP HR is not essential but desirable. Experience on payroll systems/software is essential.
2. Experience of working within a payroll team
3. Up to date knowledge of tax, NI and statutory payments
4. Excellent PC skills
5. Excellent Excel skills
6. Good written communication, administrative, and interpersonal skills
7. A good understanding of HR and Payroll Policies & Procedures is desirable
What You Will Receive:
* Between £41k and £47k salary DOE with a pay rise in July 2025
* Hybrid working
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays which can be tailored to celebrations that reflect your beliefs
* Retirement Savings Plan (pension) with Aviva: 5% employee contribution, with the company doubling your contribution at 10% - totalling 15%
* 14 x salary Life Insurance linked to membership of the Retirement Savings Plan
* Flexible working opportunities
* "Choices" flexible benefit scheme options including corporate gym memberships, dental insurance, and health cash-plans
* Annual salary review
* As well as much more!!
What You Need To Do Now:
If you are interested in this exciting opportunity with an "Employer of Choice" and market-leader in its sector, get in touch today to register your interest by emailing your most updated CV to rhys.lewis1@hays.com or calling Rhys at 02920222500.
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