Job Description

Shared Services Administrator [Payroll]####

Location

Manchester, GB####

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5####

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

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Brief Description

As part of the Payroll Processing Team, you will be responsible for working within specified timeframes, adhering to SLA's and KPI's. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Shared Service Centre, the wider organisation, and external stakeholders to resolve queries, share knowledge, and ensure best practice is followed. This role will see you supporting the day-to-day processing of payroll for our 40,000+ employees, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. Typical activities may include processing our tax code notices and court orders, producing Ill Health Severance quotations as well as well as administering gross and net overpayment recoveries.


Role Title: Shared Services Administrator [Payroll]


Salary range: Band 6 23,758 per annum


Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month FTC

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About the role (External)

Main Responsibilities

Accurate input and validation of payroll data, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations. Administer Family Friendly statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SAP) in line with legislation. Process payroll deductions such as court orders, student loans, tax code changes and childcare vouchers. Perform regular checks, audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accurate payments. Generate payroll reports using Oracle and Excel. Support the payroll processing team with day-to-day administrative and transactional tasks, such as BACS and Faster Payment processing. Respond promptly within our agreed SLA's to payroll-related queries from employees, managers, local HR and other stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly. Previous payroll administration experience. Experience working within a large and complex organisation. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Well organised, able to prioritise, and work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines. Intermediate Excel skills - data manipulation, filters, formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups and referencing data across workbooks.

What could set you apart

Experience using Oracle E-Business suite. Experience working with large, high-volume payrolls in a fast-paced environment. Payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent) or working towards one. Good working knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments. Understanding of payroll compliance requirements, including HMRC and RTI reporting.

Salary

: 23,758 per annum

Closing date

: 02/09/2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.



Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month Secondment/ FTC

This role requires working in the office 3 days a week

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.



Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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Shared Services Administrator [Payroll]####

Location

Manchester, GB####

Department Name

EM HRSS (348103) G5####

About Network Rail

Join Network Rail - Where People and Connections Matter



At Network Rail, we're dedicated to keeping passengers and freight moving safely and efficiently across the country. When you join us, you're not just part of a team - you're part of something that matters to millions. We believe that our people are at the heart of what we do, and every role plays a vital part in building a better, more connected railway. Click here to learn more.



We're committed to creating a diverse, inclusive workplace that reflects the communities we serve. To discover more about our ED&I commitments click here. We value flexibility and understand the importance of a healthy work-life balance. As a Disability Confident Leader, we'll do everything we can to accommodate any needs throughout the recruitment process.



If you're ready to make a real difference, we'd love to hear from you!

####

Brief Description

As part of the Payroll Processing Team, you will be responsible for working within specified timeframes, adhering to SLA's and KPI's. You'll work closely with colleagues across the Shared Service Centre, the wider organisation, and external stakeholders to resolve queries, share knowledge, and ensure best practice is followed. This role will see you supporting the day-to-day processing of payroll for our 40,000+ employees, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time. Typical activities may include processing our tax code notices and court orders, producing Ill Health Severance quotations as well as well as administering gross and net overpayment recoveries.


Role Title: Shared Services Administrator [Payroll]


Salary range: Band 6 23,758 per annum


Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month FTC

####

About the role (External)

Main Responsibilities

Accurate input and validation of payroll data, ensuring compliance with statutory and contractual obligations. Administer Family Friendly statutory payments (SMP, SPP, SAP) in line with legislation. Process payroll deductions such as court orders, student loans, tax code changes and childcare vouchers. Perform regular checks, audits and reconciliations to ensure data integrity and accurate payments. Generate payroll reports using Oracle and Excel. Support the payroll processing team with day-to-day administrative and transactional tasks, such as BACS and Faster Payment processing. Respond promptly within our agreed SLA's to payroll-related queries from employees, managers, local HR and other stakeholders.

The Ideal Candidate

Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly. Previous payroll administration experience. Experience working within a large and complex organisation. Excellent attention to detail and accuracy. Well organised, able to prioritise, and work effectively under pressure to tight deadlines. Intermediate Excel skills - data manipulation, filters, formulas, pivot tables, V-lookups and referencing data across workbooks.

What could set you apart

Experience using Oracle E-Business suite. Experience working with large, high-volume payrolls in a fast-paced environment. Payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent) or working towards one. Good working knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and statutory payments. Understanding of payroll compliance requirements, including HMRC and RTI reporting. ####

How to apply (External)

Salary

: 23,758 per annum

Closing date

: 02/09/2025. - Late applications will not be accepted.


Click

apply now

to apply.


Contract Type: 1x Permanent and 1x 12 Month Secondment/ FTC

This role requires working in the office 3 days a week

You can visit Evenbreaks Career Hive for advice on accessibility support if you're unsure of the options available. Should you require any reasonable adjustments/modifications, please add a note to your application.

Network Rail Benefits

- To find out about what benefits we offer, click here


All offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment checks. Click here for more information


Some of our roles require face to face Drugs & Alcohol testing. Further details will be shared with you as part of your formal offer.*



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