Payroll Administrator

To administer the payroll for area of responsibility, taking on new starters into payroll, calculating payments where required, updating data in the payroll system, running reports for the purposes of checking, liaising with 3rd party providers and responding to employee and line manager queries. Adhere to payroll service level agreement for response times and strict compliance with the payroll calendars.

- To be accountable for a specific country & UK base(s) and their payroll needs.
- To adhere to payroll team SLA.
- To verify and input starters, leavers and amendments to pay including any owed back pay.
- Calculation of SMP, SSP, SPP SAP, OSP, OMP.
- Processing of pension and share scheme payments
- Work with in-country European payroll providers and other 3rd parties
- Process shadow payroll runs for each country to calculate PAYE/NIC
- To assist other team members in checking completed payroll.
- Reconcile payrolls for each country
- To be familiar with company policies
- Two years recent experience in a fast paced payroll environment
- Experience with Northgate PSe system
- Ability to calculate salaries manually
- Good understanding of UK PAYE
- Proficiency in desktop (Word, Excel & Outlook) and payroll systems
- Ability to work independently & within a team
- Ability to demonstrate and combine a methodical and organised approach to work whilst paying attention to detail and meeting deadlines.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure.
- Ability to interpret procedures, identify issues and use initiative in providing solutions.
- Professional and customer focussed approach including absolute discretion, diplomacy and sensitivity in handling confidential matters and information.
- Excellent numerical and verbal/written communication skills.

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