Payroll Advisor

Position Overview

An established international organization is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join their dynamic payroll team based in Warrington. This permanent, full-time role involves working three days in the office and two days remotely. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing payroll across multiple contracts within agreed deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while ensuring compliance with regulations and internal policies.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete the entire payroll process for various contracts within specified timeframes.
• Ensure accurate employee payments aligned with diverse pay agreements.
• Handle records related to new hires, terminations, and contract modifications.
• Calculate payments such as redundancy, notice, and termination amounts.
• Manage statutory and occupational pay including statutory sick pay, maternity pay, and paternity pay.
• Generate payroll reports and distribute relevant information to company departments.
• Communicate with HMRC, pension providers, and other external agencies.
• Address payroll-related inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Maintain precise and up-to-date payroll documentation.
• Stay updated with changes in payroll legislation and company protocols.
• Assist in ensuring adherence to payroll policies and compliance standards.

Candidate Profile

• Experience working within a fast-paced, multisite payroll setting.
• Proficient in end-to-end payroll processing.
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, particularly advanced Excel capabilities.
• Comprehensive understanding of payroll and pension laws.
• Familiarity with HMRC reporting requirements, including Benefits in Kind.
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with solid organizational abilities.
• Excellent communication skills and adeptness at stakeholder management.
• Possession of a CIPP qualification is preferred but not mandatory.

Benefits and Offerings

• Competitive annual salary ranging between £30,000 and £33,000.
• Hybrid work model allowing two days remote work weekly.
• Supportive and collaborative team atmosphere.
• Exposure to a multifaceted payroll function.
• Opportunities for ongoing training and professional growth.
• Comprehensive benefits package.