Payroll Administrator

Morgan McKinley; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a confident Payroll professional to join a growing business in Guildford, Surrey in the role of Payroll & Benefits Administrator. Working as part of a friendly, supportive team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 800 employees on a monthly basis. You will also assist with benefits administration and process expenses.

This is a great company to work for, offering a supportive culture, excellent benefits, and scope for career progression as the team grows. Alongside a competitive salary of up to £30,000, the package includes: 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and two additional discretionary days (options to buy additional holiday and extra allowance for long service), pension, private healthcare, life insurance, discretionary annual bonus, hybrid working, a 35-hour working week with flexible hours around core hours of 10-4, and additional extras such as a cycle to work scheme, gym membership, and interest-free season ticket loan. This is a hybrid role working 3 days a week in the office and 2 days a week from home.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process payroll on a monthly basis for around 800 employees, across two payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance with UK payroll regulations.
• Maintain employee data in the HR payroll system, including new starters, leavers, and changes in salary or benefits.
• Enrol new starters into the pension scheme and other benefits schemes including private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, and season ticket loans.
• Process any changes regarding employee benefits outside of annual enrolment.
• Calculate and process payroll deductions including taxes, National Insurance contributions, pension contributions, and other statutory deductions.
• Ensure accurate processing of sickness absence, family leave, and unpaid leave.
• Process final payments and P45s for leavers.
• Respond to queries regarding payroll-related matters, including pay queries, tax deductions, employee benefits, and expenses queries.
• Assist with year-end payroll activities, including the preparation of P60s, P11Ds, PSA, and reconciliation of payroll data.
• Process monthly expense claims.
• Assist with payroll-related projects and initiatives, such as system upgrades, process improvements, and implementation of new payroll software.

The successful candidate will have previous experience in a similar role, with good knowledge of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations. Excellent communication skills are essential, as is a customer-focused approach to handling payroll queries.

For more information please apply now.