Job Introduction
We are seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Officer / Advisor to manage and process all payroll-related activities within the organisation. You will ensure the accurate and timely payment of salaries, process statutory payments, court orders, starters, leavers, and changes. You will play a vital role in supporting the payroll team and manager while overseeing pensions administration, preparing both standard and ad-hoc reports, and maintaining compliance with all relevant regulations.
If you have a strong understanding of payroll systems (e.g., iTrent, Business Objects) and are passionate about delivering a high-quality payroll service, we'd love to hear from you!
Main Responsibility
1. Manage and process all aspects of payroll, including statutory payments, court orders, starters, leavers, and changes.
2. Ensure the accurate and prompt payment of salaries in accordance with company policies and regulations.
3. Provide support to the payroll team and manager, ensuring smooth operation of payroll activities.
4. Administer pensions in line with statutory requirements and company guidelines.
5. Produce standard and ad-hoc reports using iTrent and Business Objects to provide data analysis and insights.
6. Respond to payroll queries promptly (within a 3-day SLA).
7. Perform manual calculations for holiday pay, redundancy pay, and tax adjustments.
8. Reconcile payroll figures and balance monthly payroll records.
9. Administer end-of-year payroll and pension processes, including processing forms such as P45, P60, and P11D.
10. Process variable hours, mileage, and expenses from other systems into iTrent.
The Ideal Candidate
* Microsoft Excel skills
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Strong interpersonal and communication skills
* Proven experience in a payroll administration role
* Strong knowledge of payroll processes
* Up to date with current UK legislation
Desirable
* Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
* NHS Pension administration experience
* Adaptable to fast paced change
* Proficiency in using HR/Payroll software e.g., iTrent, Optima, Business Objects
* Strong ability to work autonomously with efficient management of workload
Package Description
* £28,000 with group pension
* Private medical insurance with fast access to specialists including for musculoskeletal problems and mental health support.
* Free tea, coffee and milk at your base location in Runcorn.
* Membership of My Reward Hub, providing access to discounts on everyday purchases.
* Access to your wages as you earn them to help cover life's emergencies.
* Online and face-to-face help with mental and physical wellbeing.
* Access to eLearning and opportunities for continuing professional development.
* An open culture encouraging ideas to help deliver our purpose: changing lives through transforming health and care.
* The pride of working for an organisation committed to high clinical and quality standards.
About the Company
We change lives by transforming health and care. Established in 2006, we are one of the UK's leading independent providers of community health and care services. We deliver and transform adult and children community health services, primary care services, and adult social care and wellbeing services. Across England, we support communities of many millions and directly help more than half a million people each year.
We're committed to equal opportunities and welcome applications from a diverse range of people. We're a Disability Confident Committed company, providing facilities and adjustments to be inclusive of everyone.
As you'd expect, safeguarding and protecting the children, young people and vulnerable adults that we work with is of utmost importance. Everyone who joins the team is subject to a safer recruitment process, including the disclosure of criminal records and vetting checks. #J-18808-Ljbffr