Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Maidenhead

Salary: £33,000k -£35,000k

Job Overview:

We are looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage end-to-end payroll processing for a weekly and a monthly payroll. This role ensures timely and accurate payments, maintains compliance with HMRC and legislation, and supports payroll queries across the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payments for employees.

• Manage employee timesheets, liaising with site accountants and admin teams to ensure accuracy for the weekly payroll.

• Maintain accurate payroll records, including allowances, deductions, tax codes, garnishments, and pensions in the Oracle payroll module.

• Process statutory payments such as SMP, SSP, and other related payments, and complete DWP forms where required.

• Administer employee benefits and pension schemes, ensuring accurate processing.

• Handle third-party payments through the Oracle system.

• Ensure compliance with HMRC by filing RTI returns and meeting payroll tax obligations.

• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy.

• Support payroll reporting, reconciliation, and management reports.

• Provide Tier 2 support to People Managers and employees on payroll and benefit queries, escalating issues when necessary.

• Assist with ad-hoc payroll or administrative tasks as required.

• Maintain employment documentation and HR files in line with company policy, UK legislation, and GDPR.

• Continuously improve payroll processes to ensure efficiency and compliance.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• At least 2 years’ experience in payroll administration, handling both weekly and monthly payroll.

• Strong knowledge of HMRC regulations, RTI, statutory payments (SMP, SSP), and pensions.

• Experience using Oracle payroll is required.

• Strong Excel skills with experience in using V-Look ups.

• Great team player.

• Strong organisation skills.