Job Description
Location: DN4, DoncasterSalary: £28,000 - £31,0001 x Permanent role + 1 x 12 month fixed term contract3 days in office // 2 days from home37 hours per week - flexible start and finish times from 08:30 / 9:30 am.About the Role:We are seeking a Payroll Coordinator to join our HR People Services team. This role plays a crucial part in delivering a high-quality, accurate, and efficient payroll service to internal and external stakeholders. You will be responsible for processing payroll, handling benefits administration, ensuring compliance with statutory regulations, and acting as a primary escalation point for complex payroll queries.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Processing & Compliance:Accurately process 4-weekly and monthly payrolls, including variable payments and self-service activitiesEnsure compliance with PAYE, National Minimum Wage, Salary Sacrifice, and other statutory guidelinesHandle payroll-related queries, escalating complex issues as neededProcess new starters, leavers, and compensation changes in line with company policy and legislationComplete year-end tax activities, ensuring accurate reconciliation of statutory paymentsMaintain and update the Payroll Business Continuity Plan to ensure smooth operationsPerform internal data checks, ensuring adherence to the four-eye principle and audit requirementsBenefits & Rewards Administration:Manage Flexible Benefits and Recognition Programs, including Cycle to Work, Childcare Vouchers, and Annual Leave Purchase SchemesOversee Benefits in Kind administration, including P11D reporting for company fleet, staff travel, and private medical insuranceAdminister Defined Benefit & Defined Contribution Pension Schemes, including auto-enrolment and pension governanceCompensation & Reporting:Validate and upload HR system interfaces into payroll, reconciling compensation changesAdminister time and attendance records for overtime, Free Day Working, and excess hours paymentsPerform arrears calculations for employees as part of annual pay awardsCoordinate and deliver the annual Average Holiday Pay process, liaising with Finance and Employee Relations teamsSupport payroll sign-off processes, ensuring approvals and compliance with audit requirementsSystems & Process Improvement:Maintain and update HR Information Systems (HRIS) to ensure payroll accuracy and efficiencyIdentify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and cost-effectivenessPartner with HR and People Services teams to drive payroll best practicesExperience & Skills Required:2-5 years' experience in a payroll environmentStrong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, pivot tables)Ability to meet strict deadlines while maintaining accuracyStrong communication skills, with experience engaging stakeholders at various levelsFlexible approach to working hours during peak periodsProven experience interpreting payroll policies and legislation to provide advisory supportExperience handling complex payroll matters and advising senior managersStrong stakeholder management skills, including working with senior leadershipExperience reviewing and updating payroll processes to align with HMRC changes and best practicesTPBN1_UKTJ