Waylands
Payroll & Benefits Administrator
Reading
£34k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Payroll Administration
Prepare and process monthly payroll data for all employees across the Group.
- Ensure all new starters, leavers, contractual changes and payroll amendments are accurately recorded and submitted within payroll deadlines.
- Verify payroll information including salaries, commission payments, bonus payments, overtime, deductions, statutory payments and benefits.
- Process parental and sickness payments in accordance with statutory requirements.
- Reconcile payroll reports and identify any discrepancies prior to payroll approval.
- Liaise with General and Department Managers to ensure all information submitted is accurate.
- Maintain accurate employee payroll records and documentation.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
- Complete year-end payroll activities including P60s and P11D reporting.
Benefits Administration
Administer company benefit schemes including:
- Company car scheme
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee assistance programmes
- Pension schemes
- Other employee benefits as introduced by the business
- Process benefit enrolments, amendments and removals.
- Maintain accurate records of all employee benefits.
- Liaise with benefit providers to resolve employee queries and administrative issues.
- Support the annual renewal of benefits and schemes
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Pension Administration
Administer auto-enrolment and pension processes.
- Ensure pension contributions are accurately calculated and submitted.
- Manage pension joiners, leavers and contribution changes.
- Liaise with pension providers on behalf of employees and the business.
HR & Compliance Support
Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, payroll regulations and employment law requirements.
- Assist with generalist HR tasks including emails & calls
- Support payroll audits and compliance checks.
- Maintain confidential employee records in line with GDPR requirements.
- Produce payroll and benefits reports as requested
- Assist with annual salary review and bonus administration processes.
- Support HR projects and initiatives as required.
Person Specification
Essential
- Previous Sage 50 payroll administration experience (end to end)
- Good understanding of payroll legislation and statutory payments.
- Experience administering employee benefits and pensions.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
- Strong Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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Desirable
- Experience within a multi-site business.
- Experience of HR systems and employee databases.
- Payroll qualification or relevant professional certification.
- Automotive retail sector experience.
Core Competencies
- Accuracy and attention to detail
- Customer focus
- Integrity and confidentiality
- Organisational skills
- Problem-solving
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Communication skills
- Continuous improvement mindset
What Do You Get in Return?
- 40 hours per week, Mon-Fri
- Generous basic & OTE £34K.
- 31 days holiday per year (including Bank Holidays)
- Benefits platform with employee support programme
- Discounted rates of vehicle parts and servicing
- Opportunities for training and career progression
- Contributory pensions scheme for eligible staff
- Life insurance of 3 x salary
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Skills
Sage 50 Payroll
Payroll Legislation
Benefits Administration
Pension Administration
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
GDPR Compliance
HMRC Legislation
Employee Relations
Time Management
Attention To Detail
Communication Skills
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