Job Overview
Phoenix Learning & Care Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Officer to join our team. As a Payroll Officer, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our staff.
Key Responsibilities:
* Payroll Processing: Process payroll for 600 employees across two monthly payrolls, ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and pension policies.
* Payroll Support: Assist managers in ensuring timely completion and approval of monthly timesheets, managing employee absence data, and maintaining adherence to statutory and internal policies.
* Audit and Database Management: Conduct regular payroll audits, update data, and work with the Head of Finance, IT department, and ADP to resolve system issues.
* Budget Assistance and Reporting: Assist in preparation of payroll-related budget data, support the annual budgeting process, handle payroll queries, and ensure compliance with Data Protection and GDPR.
Requirements:
* Proven experience in internal end-to-end payroll processing, with expertise in both academic and 52-week payrolls. Understanding of payroll legislation, ideally with CIPP or equivalent qualifications.
* Strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
* Self-motivated, adaptable, with strong time management and excellent customer service skills. Ability to work independently and within a team.
* Strong IT skills – We'll train you on how to use our systems, but it is essential you have a working understanding of using Microsoft packages like Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams.
* Great Communication and Relationship-Building Skills: This role requires outstanding verbal and written communication abilities. You should enjoy working with people, be team-oriented, and capable of building strong relationships with all departments, managers, and stakeholders.