Payroll Officer - Burgess Hill

Job Description

Payroll Officer – Fixed term for 12 months

Location: Burgess Hill

Salary: Up to £35,089 per annum        

Hours: 35 per week    

MAIN PURPOSE:        

 

As part of a team processing payments for approximately 1400 hourly paid staff and 400 salaried staff. To collate monthly shifts and worked hours from our e-rostering system and returns submitted from regional offices and services and ensuring the data is accurately processed through the payroll module. To provide high standard payroll services to our workforce.

 

MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Reviewing employee timesheets and checking payroll adjustments for starters/leavers, contractual changes, overtime and absence on the Dayforce System
• Responsibility for hourly payrolls in 2 Legal Entities in line with agreed timelines, preparing this ready for payroll commit.

• To be familiar with company policies and guidelines to be able to assist services with accurate information and guidance in their treatment of certain payroll matters and payments.
• To be able to calculate SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP, company sick pay, contracted hours, holiday and all other types of payments.
• Ensuring accurate deductions from pay – i.e. pension, attachment of earnings, student loans and medical insurance and maintaining detailed records as appropriate.
• Record and maintain information on subject matters that will be required for audit and other purposes
• Assist with monthly reporting and collating documents and information as required. Undertaking payroll administration duties as necessary.
• Maintain electronic filing system updating with leavers and new employees. Archiving annual information and ensuring files are up to date.

• Provide guidance on payroll to the business where appropriate
• Addressing employee's pay-related concerns and providing accurate payroll information
• Completing requests for pay-related documents including statements and verifications

ABOUT YOU:

• Proven experience in payroll processing, including starters, leavers, payments and deductions
• Strong knowledge of payroll principles, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP) and reporting requirements
• Experience working in a payroll environment, including collating and preparing data for processing
• Proficient in IT systems, including payroll software, Excel, Word and email (experience with Dayforce or similar payroll computer systems is desirable)
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet strict deadlines
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal
• Flexible and adaptable approach to workload and changing priorities
• Ability to provide support and guidance to administrators and service teams

REWARDS:

You can look forward to excellent benefits, including handy discounts on many brands and services.

• A competitive rate up to £35,089

• 35 days annual leave (inclusive of bank holidays) (pro rata)

• Buy and sell up to 5 days annual leave

• Health Cash Plan

• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Excellent training and support

• Group life assurance

• Eye voucher scheme

• Free parking

• Company Pension

• Long service and Staff Awards

We also put a big focus on employee wellbeing and support. It matters to us that you feel at your best. Career development is a priority. We will ensure you get all the training and learning opportunities you need to achieve your goals.

To join our friendly team, click the Apply Now button.

**Please note we will be shortlisting and interviewing candidates on a rolling basis until the role is filled therefore, we recommend applying as soon as possible. **

*All successful candidates are subject to compliance checks including 3 years of checkable references and DBS/PVG checks*

Why Join Us?
Brainkind are a Disability Confident Employer. As users of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the vacancy. Brainkind is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive organisation. It is a place where we recognise, celebrate, and live our values which includes offering a range of inclusive employment policies and staff engagement forums to support employees from all backgrounds.

Brainkind is a charity that aims to improve the lives of people with brain injuries in the UK. Our assessment centres, rehabilitation units and hospitals use expert neurorehabilitation to support people to regain the skills they have lost. We treat people with a range of brain injuries – sustained through trauma, illness, substance abuse and more – to recover and meet their personal goals. Our employees are incredibly passionate about the jobs they do – you will find a strong team spirit across our services and amazing colleagues who always pull together and look out for each other.

For an insight in to what the role would entail please watch our video detailing a Day in the Life of one of our Support Workers at Brainkind: Working at Brainkind: A day in the life - Millie

Job Details

• Pay Type
• Salary

• Employment Indicator
• Regular

• Hiring Max Rate
• 35,089.27 GBP