Payroll Assistant

Job Description: Payroll Administrator
Position Overview:

• Position Title: Payroll Administrator
• Salary: Up to �32,000 per year
• Contract Type: Permanent
• Probation Period: 6 months
• Location: Full-time, site-based across in Cwmbran
• Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Holiday Entitlement: 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension: Auto-enrolment

Key Responsibilities:
1. Payroll Processing

• Prepare and process weekly and monthly payroll for 150 employees.
• Ensure timely and accurate payroll, using systems such as SAGE 50 and Excel.
• Address payroll discrepancies promptly and professionally.

2. System Management

• Maintain and manage the company's rostering system to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Oversee shift scheduling, ensuring compliance with operational needs.
• Collaborate with internal teams to resolve any rostering issues or changes.

3. Data Management & Analysis

• Extract and manage payroll and roster data for reporting and decision-making.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of all data.
• Proactively identify and rectify gaps or inconsistencies in payroll or scheduling data.

Candidate Requirements:
Knowledge & Skills

• Strong understanding of end-to-end payroll processes, including UK compliance and statutory requirements.
• Proficiency in payroll calculations, tax deductions, and related regulatory aspects.
• Competence in managing rostering systems and ensuring efficiency.

Experience

• Demonstrable experience in payroll data collation, extraction, and analysis.
• Familiarity with SAGE 50 payroll software is highly desirable but not essential.
• Willingness to adapt and learn new systems quickly if needed.

Personal Attributes

• High attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively across multiple sites.
• Strong communication skills for liaising with colleagues and employees effectively.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to �32,000.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic, multi-site environment.
• Professional growth opportunities with access to training on relevant systems.