Payroll Administrator March, Cambridgeshire (PE15) Working Schedule Option 1 (Part Time) 32.5 hours per week 30 min unpaid lunch break Hours set at 8.30am to 3.30pm Salary - £23,350 Working Schedule Option 2 (Full Time) 40 hours per week 30 min unpaid lunch break Hours set 8.30am to 5pm Salary - £31,200 Benefits 28 days holiday (full time salary will be pro rata for part time) 5 days long service holiday (after 2 years of full employment 1 day and then 1 day each year after up to the 5 year date). Company pension scheme (after 6 month probational period) Life Insurance from day one of employment Free onsite parking Candidate Profile Team player Strong telephone manner Methodical approach to working Strong ability to work well under pressure Must have Sage line 50 Duties & Responsibilities • Collect and verify all paperwork during inductions, ensuring completion and accuracy. • Set up new employees on the Sage 50 payroll system and generate various reports as needed. • Collate and calculate working hours from Tensor reports for both casual and permanent employees on a weekly basis. • Perform data entry on Excel spreadsheets to transfer payroll hours from Tensor to the payroll system. • Ensure payroll information is processed accurately, with all payments reaching employee bank accounts by specified deadlines. • Maintain manual and electronic filing systems to agreed standards, ensuring secure and accessible record-keeping. • Process agency timesheets daily, ensuring alignment with weekly invoices. • Possess a basic understanding of pension schemes, including Government auto-enrolment requirements. • Apply knowledge of Government auto-enrolment pensions alongside Sage payroll processes. • Handle employee payroll-related queries promptly and professionally. • Perform year-end calculations and prepare reports to meet legislative requirements. • Ensure accurate and timely reporting to HMRC via RTI, demonstrating a full understanding of RTI regulations. • Produce regular and ad-hoc reports as required by the organisation. • Provide flexibility and support to the Senior HR Advisor as necessary, including undertaking additional tasks agreed upon with the Line Manager. Key Contacts • Senior HR Advisor • Financial Controller • Production Manager/Supervisors • Agency Representatives Qualifications and Experience Requirements • Strong knowledge of HMRC legislation related to payroll. • Detailed understanding and practical experience with Sage payroll systems. • Effective communication skills to liaise with external organisations such as Sage and pension providers. • Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy in all aspects of work. • Ability to work independently, prioritising tasks to meet daily and monthly deadlines. • Proactive and approachable, with strong communication skills across all levels of the organisation.