Payroll Specialist

Payroll & Reporting Specialist

Salary£32,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE

LocationHead Office - Woking

The Vacancy

• Payroll & Reporting Specialist
• Head Office - Woking - GU21
• £32,000 - £36,000 per annum DOE
• Permanent
• 2 dayds office and 3 days from home
• Full Time

About Us

Our client offer a sensitive, professional service to the families in our care and are proud to be part of the Funeral Partners family. Together, they are leading the way in setting new standards of excellence within the profession.

Their people are key to their success, they bring a wealth of experience from both inside and outside the Funeral industry and, as an organisation, they really know what it means to work as a team.

The Opportunity

They are seeking a meticulous and detail-oriented Payroll & Reporting Specialist to join their team and ensure accurate payroll processing and timely reporting. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess exceptional organisational and analytical skills, they want to hear from you.

Job Purpose:

The Payroll & Reporting Specialist will be responsible for processing payroll for approximately 1,300 colleagues, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and statutory regulations. Additionally, this role involves generating regular and ad-hoc reports using payroll and HR data to meet the business's management information needs.

Main Duties:

Process payroll accurately and on time for all colleagues.

Complete reporting requirements, including board reports, scorecard reports, and KPI reports, within specified deadlines.

Respond to and fulfil new and ad-hoc reporting requests.

Calculate adjustments for new hires, terminations, and job changes.

Manage statutory payments, RTI reporting, and period closure processes.

Ensure compliance with auto-enrolment regulations and upload monthly pension reports.

Process temporary payments, court orders, and third-party information requests.

Perform manual tax and NI calculations as needed.

Collaborate with HR and operational teams on colleague changes and administration tasks.

Develop effective partnerships with internal stakeholders, including HR, operations, and finance teams.

Additional Responsibilities:

Collaborate with HR to ensure people policies are up-to-date and compliant with legislation.

Support people projects and initiatives.

Promote the Colleague Charter, vision, values, and standards of the business

Knowledge and Skills:

Essential:

• Previous experience in payroll administration.

• GCSE in Maths & English A-C grades (or equivalent).

• Specialist knowledge of payroll and HR systems and reporting.

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions.

• Up-to-date knowledge of PAYE rules and auto-enrolment pension.

• Ability to work under tight deadlines and deliver high standards of customer service.

Desirable:

• CIPP qualification or working towards it.

• Familiarity with salary-related legislation and employment law.

• Knowledge of worker groups and types.

Personal Attributes:

• Ability to maintain confidentiality.

• Exceptional organisational and time management skills.

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

• Professional demeanour and approachability.

• Proactive and able to take ownership of tasks.

• Team player with the ability to work independently.