The Best Connection are seeking a Payroll/HR Specialist to oversee payroll, HR functions, and collaborate with the Finance team. The ideal candidate should bring expertise in payroll, HR, and Finance, demonstrating the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The role is based across two swim centres, around 3 miles apart from each other.
Monday to Friday 2/3 hours daily.
Responsibilities:
As the Administrator, you will:
Manage payroll processing and records, including data gathering, calculations, and inputting, record keeping.
Compute employee take-home pay based on time records, benefits, bonus, holidays, and taxes.
Adhere to HR/payroll policies, procedures, and legal compliance.
Respond to staff inquiries about wages, deductions, attendance, and holidays.
Process PAYE deductions and submit payroll information to HM Revenue and Customs.
Report pension contributions to the Pension provider monthly, meeting Pension Regulator requirements.
Plan and implement staff rotas, authorise holidays, arrange shift cover, and handle recruitment.
Check and request staff DBS, relevant certificates, and documents.
Collaborate with the Swim Coordinator and Finance to report memberships and understand staffing needs.
Produce expense reports for Finance.
Check, audit, and order retail merchandise, cleaning, and operational materials.
Handle correspondence and respond to calls, emails, and letters.
Desired Skills and Experience:
Have completed work experience in a similar position, with experience in UK payroll and HR/Finance.
Proficiency in handling Time and Attendance posting, payroll reconciliations, and utilising payroll, human resources, and systems knowledge.
Understanding of HR processes and systems (system administration, training, contact person, DBS).
Strong numerical, written, and verbal skills.
Advanced level of MS Excel and MS Office.
Liaise with HMRC and submit Real-Time information reports electronically.
Accuracy in accounting and bookkeeping, understanding tax procedures, and Pensions.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Excellent team player capable of working with minimal supervision.
Good organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines.
Honesty and respect for confidentiality.
Multi-tasking abilities.
As travel is required between the sites, it would be preferable that the candidate drives.