NRL are looking for a Payroll Assistant in join their Wigan-based Group Support Office, working in a busy contractor payroll team who support our UK and International recruitment branches. Purpose of the role: Suited to a candidate with excellent data entry and customer service skills. Previous payroll experience beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided. Working within the payroll team with the joint responsibility for processing weekly and monthly payments to over 2000 workers, consisting of approximately 800 PAYE, 150 CIS and 1,150 Ltd Company and Umbrella workers To ensure the Payroll service is delivered accurately, timely and professionally Provide the highest level of customer service to Workers, Clients and internal branches Key Responsibilities: Accurate and timely timesheet entry with data from a variety of sources and in varying formats Ensure strict weekly deadlines are met Validation and entry of expenses Conduct full checking procedures Payment file creation and checking Ownership of payroll queries from PAYE workers, Ltd Companies, Umbrella companies and CIS Workers Be a point of contact for branch administrators within the organisation Who are the NRL Group? The NRL Group is proud to be certified™ as a Great Place To Work®, with a 97% satisfaction score from our colleagues. For over 40 years we’ve provided engineering recruitment, workforce solutions and contracting services, thanks to the talented people working across our businesses. Our focus on continuous improvement and innovation have earned us coveted industry awards, including the SIA’s Top 20 Largest Global Engineering Staffing Firms. Looking after our colleagues is important to us, which is why we’re a Living Wage Employer, have a network of Mental Health First Aiders and provide personalised development plans to help everyone find the right career path for them. We’re family-owned, with a strong moral compass guiding everything we do, creating a transparent workplace where everyone is valued equally and work together to strategically grow our business. As a Disability Confident Committed employer, we welcome conversations about how we can personally support every colleague. What we’re looking for: Excellent, proven, high volume data entry and customer services skills Ability to remain calm whilst under pressure Ability to build relationships at all levels Ability to work under own initiative Ability to maintain excellent communication with the wider business Strong work ethic Team player, proud to be part of the payroll service and support office Technical Requirements: Strong Microsoft Office skills and the ability to work across multiple programmes. A wealth of benefits Just some of the benefits you will be able to access when you join the NRL Group include: 22 days holiday, rising to 25 after 5 years continued service – with the option to purchase additional days each year Competitive pension scheme Health Cash Plan medical expense allowance Personal finance coach, health checks and tailored finance advice Working hours flexibility Long service awards Electric vehicle leasing Benefits platform including wellbeing, cycle to work scheme, paid charity days and life assurance The NRL Group connect global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future. We welcome applications from every walk of life and are committed to diversity within the industries we support, as a certified Inclusive Recruiter and Armed Forces friendly employer. You can ensure you stay safe when job searching online by visiting the JobsAware website