Job Description

About the company

Ramsdens is a trusted and expanding multi-service retailer offering Travel Money, Jewellery and Loan Services; we have over 165 High Street stores in England, Scotland and Wales. We are looking to recruit a Payroll Assistant working in our Stockton Head Office.

Benefits

Competitive market rates of pay- paid monthly Bonus Scheme 28 days holiday increasing to 33 (with service) Birthday Holiday Uniform allowance supplied Company Pension Scheme Staff Discount scheme Comprehensive induction-training and development programme Opportunities for staff development Employee Recognition Scheme Fully supported Employee Assistance Programme and access to our 24/7 well-being portal Fully inclusive family-friendly policies Supportive team environment

Job responsibilities

We are keen to employ a passionate individual who cares about customers and strives to always deliver a top-class service level in their team.

Summary of Main Tasks:

Payroll

Assist in processing monthly payroll for 800+ staff Processing previous and current month's leavers - calculations and issuing p45's Calculating sickness payments (CSP & SSP) and other absences New Starters administration - set up on the payroll system and calculate first month's salary according to start date Process all Change to Terms & Personal Details Changes - update payroll software and calculate any changes to salary. Attachment of Earnings - process new and maintain existing, deal with any external queries i.e. Council, CSA, DWP. Liaise with Finance to ensure payments are made Process maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave documentation in line with current Company working practices and legislative guidelines Month End reporting - liaising with Finance to ensure they have information to process payments. Sending information to relevant departments, as required Assist in Year End reporting Dealing with and resolving all payroll queries from employees and external contacts Production of weekly departmental reporting Updating and creating of employee records both internally and on the HR system Drafting and issuing change of terms records and paperwork Co-ordinate and provide information for monthly payroll in the absence of the Payroll Supervisor Assist when needed with ad-hoc projects / tasks within the department Input payroll details into the Iris Staffology payroll system

Pension

Administrating auto-enrolment for all employees - liaising with Finance and actioning any changes required Maintaining existing employee's pension schemes - dealing with any queries from employees and the pension provider

Absence

Monitor and analyse absence data in line with the company absence procedure and liase with line manager (as applicable)

HR Admin

Processing of starter and leaver paperwork Conducting exit interviews

Person Specification

Strong administrator Previous payroll experience Experience using MS Office, Outlook etc Query resolution via telephone and email Strong Excel skills Reliable and trustworthy Team Player Positive attitude Excellent communicator and listener Analytical Friendly and approachable Hard working Flexible
You must be willing to work 37.5 hours per week. (5 days per week Monday to Friday)

This is an opportunity to pursue a career in a recently voted Employer of the Year Company (in the coveted NPA Awards). Ramsdens care about their employees and personal development. If you desire to work for a company that gives job security and satisfaction, a company that offers career progression, then you have found the right business in Ramsdens.

90% of staff say their branch/department is a happy place to work 96% of staff believe they have job security 87% of the staff said they look forward to coming to work and are enthusiastic about the job they do
If you wish to be considered for this position, please click the apply now button.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 24,960.00-25,935.00 per year

Experience:

Microsoft Excel: 1 year (required) Payroll: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person