- Coordinate and oversee the entire payroll process, including RPI increases, data collection from various sources, validation, calculations, and deductions.
- Identify and implement automation opportunities where possible.
- Maintain and update employee payroll records utilising trackers, including personal information, bank details, tax codes, and other relevant data.
- Process new hires, terminations, promotions, and salary/bonus changes accurately and promptly from the People Team payroll change tracker.
- Administer employee benefits such as managing, tracking, and posting bonus accruals/payments accurately per department, pension scheme contributions, health insurance, and other statutory or voluntary benefits for benefits in kind reporting.
- Manage and provide guidance to external vendors to resolve payroll-related queries, issues, and discrepancies.
- Assist with internal and external audits related to payroll.
- Stay updated on UK tax legislation and statutory requirements related to payroll, WTD and Zero-hour contract obligations.
- Proficiency in payroll software and systems (preferably Fourth).
- Excellent numerical and analytical skills, with high attention to detail.
- Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax regulations, and employment laws.
- Solid understanding of benefits administration and pension schemes.
- Familiarity with timekeeping systems.
- Up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices and trends in payroll management.