Job Description

We're looking for an organised and proactive part time

Payroll, HR and Benefit Officer

to join our HR team in Alfreton, Derbyshire. This role is primarily payroll-focused, managing and delivering our payroll function with accuracy, efficiency and care.

As the

Payroll, HR and Benefit Officer

you will be responsible for ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time, whilst maintaining compliance with government regulations and the organisations policies and procedures. You will be a trusted point of contact for payroll queries, a key player in audits, and a critical part of keeping our organisation running smoothly behind the scenes.

The role will report to the Human Resources Manager and will support with HR and Employee benefit Administration.

We are looking for someone who is organised, self-motivated and able to meet deadlines, confidential and discreet with sensitive information, an excellent communicator and team player, as well as a solution-focused individual who is responsive to changing needs.

The successful applicant will be CIPP qualified with a minimum of 4-5 years' experience of working in a fully internally managed payroll environment. With a solid understanding of UK Payroll legislation, taxation and pensions.

The ideal candidate will also have previous experience of HR and Benefit Administration, ideally in a manufacturing environment. They will also have excellent accuracy, numeracy, and data entry skills with exceptional attention to detail.

Payroll:

Preparing and owning the monthly and hourly payroll including calculations of wages & salaries, overtime, ad hoc payments and deductions. To accurately input the Time and Attendance data, P6 Tax code changes, pension changes, medical payments and other statutory payments for all payroll runs. To support the day-to-day maintenance of the payroll system (currently Equator) updating with new starters / leavers and changes to employees' personal details. To generate journal information, posting the data into the accounting system (currently Syspro). Preparing payroll reports for approval and to ensure payments can be made via the online banking system for authorisation. Acting as the first point of contact for employees regarding all Payroll and Benefit related matters. Preparing and issuing pay slips, P60's and P11D's. Ensuing monthly and annual submissions to HMRC for RTI and PAYE are done in a timely manner. Preparing and processing the Payroll year end. Liaise with external authorities such as HMRC and pension providers as necessary. To process pension data (monthly), reconciling with payroll information and producing schedules in the necessary format for uploading. To upload pension schedules to the relevant online portal within set deadlines. Liaise with the finance department to ensure accurate pension reconciliation is undertaken. Liaise with the finance department for the annual preparation of the budgets relating to payroll

Human Resources

To ensure the accurate recording of all absence, sickness and annual leave including those with variable hours. Managing and ensuring the employee pay portal remains accurate. To support the Human Resources Manager with the annual pay review administration, including letters production, distribution and system updates. Generate contracts and offer letters, and support with the induction process. Maintain employee records and HR databases with accuracy and confidentiality. To support with accurate Notetaking as needed. Manage all HR files including the compliance of UKVI requirements and UKVI guidelines in preventing illegal immigration and employment. Be responsible for the accurate records of Employee immigration status. Manage the HR and Pensions Email inbox. Manage, record, and arrange appointments for Health Surveillances via our Occupational Health Provider. Manage, track, and advise managers of all new starter's probationary statuses, ensuring reviews are conducted and completed in a timely manner and appropriately confirmed in writing.

Benefits Administration:

To oversee the administration of all employee benefits, including but not limited to the Group Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance and EAP. To oversee the administration of the organisations pension schemes, including auto-enrolment and re-enrolment and salary sacrifice. Supporting the Human Resources Manager with the administration of the annual scheme renewals Updating membership details of appropriate benefit schemes as appropriate To support the Human Resources Manager with the implementation and ongoing maintenance of any new Employee Benefits offered to employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Minimum of 4-5 years' experience in a fully internally managed payroll environment (Essential) Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation, taxation and pensions (Essential) Payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP) (Essential) Previous Experience with payroll software systems and liaising with external providers. (Essential) Previous experience in Human Resource and Benefit Administration (Essential), ideally within a manufacturing environment. (Desirable) Excellent accuracy, numeracy and data entry skills and good attention to detail. (Essential) Good computer literacy skills are essential, advanced user of MS Office products specifically, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word. (Essential) Proven ability to investigate, solve problems. (Essential) Ability to manage a varied workload and meet deadlines. (Essential) A proactive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and grow. (Essential) Strong internal and external communication and interpersonal skills together with the proven ability to develop good working relationships with all levels within the internal business and with external service providers. (Essential) Proven ability to work effectively either as an individual or as a collaborative member of a team and relate effectively with employees on all levels. (Essential) Proven ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a clear and concise manner. (Essential)
If you are passionate about Payroll and HR and have the relevant experience and qualification needed, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Type: Part-time

Expected hours: 25 per week

Benefits:

Bereavement leave Company events Company pension Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Private dental insurance Private medical insurance Sick pay
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday No weekends
Work Location: In person