Payroll Coordinator

Description:

Payroll Coordinator
Leicester
Permanent
Part time hours, 4 days per week, includes hybrid working
Competitive salary

Benefits of the Payroll Coordinator role include: 34 days holiday (including bank holidays), hybrid working, pension scheme, healthcare scheme and free on-site parking.

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Coordinator to join a well-established business based in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to join a supportive finance team where you'll take ownership of payroll processes and ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

This Payroll Coordinator role will involve managing the end-to-end payroll process, maintaining accurate payroll records and working closely with HR and Finance to ensure payroll information is processed efficiently and in line with current legislation.

This is a varied and hands-on Payroll Coordinator position suited to someone who enjoys working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail and takes pride in delivering an accurate payroll service.

Key responsibilities of the Payroll Coordinator will include:

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and other payroll deductions
• Managing starters, leavers, salary changes and employee benefits within the payroll system
• Processing pension contributions and ensuring compliance with auto-enrolment requirements
• Submitting RTI information to HMRC and ensuring payroll complies with current legislation
• Preparing and issuing payslips, P45s, P60s and other payroll documentation
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and resolving issues promptly
• Completing payroll reconciliations and supporting month-end reporting
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and maintain accurate employee records

To be successful in this Payroll Coordinator role, you'll need:

• Previous experience working as a Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or in a similar payroll position
• Experience processing end-to-end payroll for weekly and/or monthly payrolls
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments
• Experience processing pensions and understanding of auto-enrolment
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under deadlines
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to deal confidently with confidential information
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and payroll software
• A proactive approach with excellent organisation and time management skills
• A CIPP qualification or payroll-related training would be advantageous but is not essential

If you're an experienced Payroll Coordinator looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Please apply now