Payroll Administrator (Sage 50 Payroll & HR)

Location: Bentinck Workshops, Unit 2b, Park Ln, Kirkby in Ashfield, Nottingham NG17 9LE

Purpose:

We are a busy Construction and Transport business seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage our payroll using Sage on a weekly basis. The successful candidate will ensure timely and accurate recording of hours, overtime, and compliance with UK payroll regulations and statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

- Collect and input data accurately using Sage HR and Payroll systems 

- Update pay rates, holidays, bonuses, and all payroll elements 

- Process employee files and maintain internal systems throughout the employee lifecycle 

- Ensure employee right to work checks are up to date 

- Update P11Ds and employee tax codes 

- Maintain pension records using our Nest Pension account 

- Run multiple weekly payrolls using Sage 50 Payroll 

- Handle calls from employees and management, addressing payroll queries 

- Undertake any other reasonable tasks as required by the business 

Skills and Knowledge:

- Attention to detail  

- 3+ years experience using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage HR systems  

- Strong organisational skills to manage multiple payrolls and employee updates  

- Knowledge of UK payroll regulations, including PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory deductions  

- Understanding of UK employment laws  

- Familiarity with payroll elements such as pay rates, holidays, bonuses, and statutory payments  

- Knowledge of tax codes  

- Excellent communication skills  

- Strong problem-solving ability  

- Uphold confidentiality in handling sensitive payroll and employee data  

- 3+ years payroll administration experience  

- Experience managing pensions and compliance checks  

Hours:

Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (including a 30-minute unpaid lunch)

Holidays:

21 days plus 8 bank holidays

Benefits:

- Access to an employee assistance programme from day one  

- Enrollment in our Vitality account after 6 months, which includes comprehensive health, dental, and travel cover  

- Pension provider: Nest, with standard contributions of 3% employer and 5% employee  

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