Pensions / Payroll Administrator Job Reference: 419 Spalding

Job Title:         Pensions / Payroll Administrator                                          Job Reference: 419

Location:        Spalding

Job Type:        Full time

Salary:                 Dependent on experience £16,000-£20,000

Job Summary

To process medical client’s confidential payroll, including NHS/Healthcare pension calculations, benefit and expense information, within HMRC framework, ensuring that the legislation is upheld.  Give help and advice when required.  Advise clients in line with HMRC guidelines. To support the payroll department with general administration tasks.

Key Responsibilities

1.       Accurate data entry in to Payroll database of sensitive and confidential client information in a timely manner and process payroll efficiently.

2.       Experience of NHS Pension duties and record keeping.

3.       Awareness of Pension Auto Enrolment duties and record keeping.

4.       Maintain master payroll records for Real Time Information purposes.

5.       Upload of pension files to the relevant providers and advising clients of appropriate deadlines.

6.       Advise clients of monthly/quarterly PAYE payments within a suitable timeframe to ensure payment is made prior to deadline.

7.       General database maintenance.

8.       Respond to queries from HMRC in a timely and efficient manner.

9.       Dealing with client telephone enquiries in relation to payroll, benefit and expenses.

10.   Attend payroll forum meetings.  

11.   Complete any forms from external agency’, for example, Child Support Agency, Local County Councils, National Statistics Department etc.

12.   Advise clients of any major payroll legislation change for example National Minimum Wage.

13.   Support the payroll department with general administration tasks.

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Experience

• NHS Pensions administration experience is essential for this role.
• Payroll knowledge is an advantage but not essential as training will be provided.
• Must be able to demonstrate competency regarding calculation of statutory benefits, payments, calculations of holiday and other payments.
• Understanding and practical application of Pension Automatic Enrolment is an advantage.
• Must be experienced at an advanced level with creating and manipulating data using MS Excel.

Skills and Competencies

• Excellent attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Ability to remain focused under pressure
• Ability to work effectively within time constraints that cannot change
• Ability to work well within a team

Qualifications

A good standard of education, equivalent to GCSE grade 2 or above in English and Maths

May have attained an appropriate payroll qualification such as a Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals certificate [Technician stage 1 or 2]

Must have a full clean UK driving licence. 

If you feel you have the necessary skills and qualities to fill this post, please send your CV with covering letter stating why you are the right person to fill this position, to kay@horncastlerecruitment.co.uk