Job Description

Payroll Specialist

Department

- People & Culture

Reports To

- Director of People & Culture

Work Location

- Chorley - Hybrid

Hours of Work

- 15-20 hours

Position Type

- Part-Time

Rate Type

- Salary

Grade

-3

We are an innovative and market-leading software & services company based in Chorley serving clients in the utility sector ranging from new entrants to large existing suppliers. We deliver sophisticated software solutions and managed services in a Private Cloud infrastructure, servicing both traditional and modern real-time, smart energy clients.

We operate a Hybrid working policy so you will be able to flex between working in the office and your home location to carry out this role, however during your initial training period the need to be in office with other team members will be essential.

We are open to discussing flexible working patterns that accommodate individual needs. If you require flexibility in your work schedule, please let us know during the application process and we will do our best to accommodate your needs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES

Working closely with HR and Finance, a hands-on position that will require you to take full responsibility for the end to end payroll services for our growing business currently 385 employees for monthly payroll using IRIS Cascade Payroll. You will find the role affords plenty of autonomy and allows you to run the payroll function as you see appropriate.

The main duties (but not limited to) are the following: -

Collect, compile, and enter payroll data using appropriate software Calculate and post payroll deductions Process payroll by established deadlines Investigate and correct payroll discrepancies and errors Update payroll records by recording changes including auto enrolment pension, loan payments, salary increases Process new employees and terminations/resignations Calculate holiday entitlement Address employee's pay-related concerns and provide accurate payroll information Downloading new starters' details in preparation for import into the payroll system Checking overtime and bonus payments, holiday and sickness information, raising any queries with managers and chasing documents like Self-Certificates and Fit Notes Pensions and Benefit administration and deductions Verifying timesheets, ad-hoc weekly bonus payments, expenses, holiday and sickness forms. Calculating Company Sick Pay entitlements Understanding and applying all statutory payments due, i.e. SSP, SMP, SPP. Assistance with general office administration duties from time to time

ABOUT YOU

You must have:

Payroll admin experience, or a background working with numbers - for example, bookkeeping or accountancy, but key to this role is an excellent eye for detail, with a high level of accuracy. We're also looking for a sound working knowledge of admin processes, Microsoft Excel and databases, ideally HR/payroll integrated systems.

Desirable:

IRIS Cascade Payroll knowledge or similar
You will be:

A self-starter Have great attention to detail Analytical Methodical Organised Ability to multitask

You will be able to demonstrate ESGs key values of:

Excellence: be accountable to deliver our best Passion: show how much we care each day Integrity: do the right thing when no one is looking Collaboration: work together to succeed together
We need diverse people from all abilities, gender identities, ethnicities, ages, sexual orientations, life experiences and backgrounds to join us!

ISO AWARENESS

Follow IMS Policies Reporting of Incidents ISO Responsibilities ISO Staff Awareness
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent

Pay: From 27,972.00 per year

Expected hours: 15 - 20 per week

Benefits:

Additional leave Casual dress Company car Company events Company pension Cycle to work scheme Employee discount Free parking Gym membership Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance Referral programme Sick pay Work from home
Schedule:

Day shift Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:

CHORLEY: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):

Do you now or will you ever in the future require visa sponsorship? What is your current notice period?
Experience:

Payroll Admin: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in CHORLEY