Payroll Coordinator

Job Summary
Portfolio Payroll are currently working with a large organisation in the Preston area who are currently recruiting for a Payroll Coordinator to join their team. They provide an excellent working environment, work from home opportunity and it is an exciting opportunity overall for a growing business.

Key Duties/Tasks:
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* Oversee the monthly payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Including full end to end process and BACS payment
* Production of Payroll reports and maintenance of accurate payroll data.
* Liaising with HMRC, system providers, pension providers and other third party support as required.
* Ensure an effective process for Statutory payments including SSP, Parental Leave, NI and Tax deductions etc
* Oversee the Payrolling of Benefits and P11D process
* Support HMRC downloads - tax code, RTI changes and student loans
* Ensure monthly checks in relation to National Minimum Wage to ensure HMRC compliance
* Support on develop benefit offering - working with lead to liaise with key business stakeholders & employee engagement groups to understand employee preferences and how the benefits can support company priorities e.g., Attraction & retention, D&I, Responsible Business, changes to ways of working
* Support on Gender Pay Gap reporting by creating appropriate reports, manipulating and analysing complex data to identify potential gaps and assist in displaying the findings
* To work directly with finance colleagues with regards to business financial reports
* Support reward strategy and maintenance of current schemes including cycle to work and health care.
* To support the Head of HR/Finance Director with any ad hoc financial reports
* Assist with project work as required.
* Ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.
* Support in the auditing of payroll activities to ensure compliance.
* Monitor and minimize overpayments.
* Participate in monthly payroll audits and support on any adhoc external audits as they arise.
* Ensure that the customer requirements are always met in a courteous and professional manner
* Building good relationships internally to ensure the desired levels of customer service are met
* Support on management of pension schemes, responding to queries and dealing with third party providers.
* Experience of working on several different payrolls and requirements.
* Responding to queries about payroll policies, procedures and other general information.
* Supporting employees with system queries - including access and navigation.
* Build relationships with teams throughout the business, maintaining positive relationships to provide effective customer service and provide support to colleagues as necessary

Desirable skills and attributes:

* Excellent attention to detail
* Minimum 2 years previous payroll experience
* Excellent IT skills, with particular focus on Microsoft packages
* Strong excel skills including Vlookups
* Experience of manual tax calculations
* The ability to work to tight deadlines
* The ability to prioritise workload
* Ability to work as part of a team
* Work under minimal supervision and own initiative
* Has strong organisation and administration skills
* CIPP qualification is preferred
* Tact and discretion when dealing with confidential information.
* Previous managerial experience would be preferred though not essential

Benefits

* Competitive Salary and pension scheme with life assurance
* 25 Days Holiday (plus 8 statutory Bank Holidays)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to work scheme
* Hybrid working (full flexibility)
* Early finish on Fridays

Normal working hours are 37 hours per week, 9:00am to 5.30pm with an unpaid break.

To hear more about this fantastic opportunity please feel free to give me a call on and ask for Liam. Alternatively, please email and I will get back to you imminently.

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