Job Summary Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a large organisation in the Preston area who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator to join their team. They provide an excellent working environment, work from home opportunity and it is an exciting opportunity overall for a growing business.
Key Duties/Tasks:. * Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Including full end to end process and BACS payment * Production of Payroll reports and maintenance of accurate payroll data. * Liaising with HMRC, system providers, pension providers and other third party support as required. * Ensure an effective process for Statutory payments including SSP, Parental Leave, NI and Tax deductions etc * Oversee the Payrolling of Benefits and P11D process * Support HMRC downloads - tax code, RTI changes and student loans * Ensure monthly checks in relation to National Minimum Wage to ensure HMRC compliance * Support on develop benefit offering - working with lead to liaise with key business stakeholders & employee engagement groups to understand employee preferences and how the benefits can support company priorities e.g., Attraction & retention, D&I, Responsible Business, changes to ways of working * Support on Gender Pay Gap reporting by creating appropriate reports, manipulating and analysing complex data to identify potential gaps and assist in displaying the findings * To work directly with finance colleagues with regards to business financial reports * Support reward strategy and maintenance of current schemes including cycle to work and health care. * To support the Head of HR/Finance Director with any ad hoc financial reports * Assist with project work as required. * Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time. * Support in the auditing of payroll activities to ensure compliance. * Monitor and minimize overpayments. * Participate in monthly payroll audits and support on any adhoc external audits as they arise. * Ensure that the customer requirements are always met in a courteous and professional manner * Building good relationships internally to ensure the desired levels of customer service are met * Support on management of pension schemes, responding to queries and dealing with third party providers. * Experience of working on several different payrolls and requirements. * Responding to queries about payroll policies, procedures and other general information. * Supporting employees with system queries - including access and navigation. * Build relationships with teams throughout the business, maintaining positive relationships to provide effective customer service and provide support to colleagues as necessary
Desirable skills and attributes:
* Excellent attention to detail * Minimum 2 years previous payroll experience * Excellent IT skills, with particular focus on Microsoft packages * Strong excel skills including Vlookups * Experience of manual tax calculations * The ability to work to tight deadlines * The ability to prioritise workload * Ability to work as part of a team * Work under minimal supervision and own initiative * Has strong organisation and administration skills * CIPP qualification is preferred * Tact and discretion when dealing with confidential information. * Previous managerial experience would be preferred though not essential
Benefits
* Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance * 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays) * Employee Assistance Programme * Cycle to work scheme * Hybrid working (full flexibility) * Early finish on Fridays
Normal working hours are 37 hours per week, 9:00am to 5.30pm with an unpaid break.
To hear more about this fantastic opportunity please feel free to give me a call on (phone number removed) and ask for Liam. Alternatively, please email (url removed) and I will get back to you imminently.
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