Payroll Administrator

Morgan McKinley Northern Home Counties is collaborating with a UK-based FMCG company in North of Northamptonshire, seeking a Payroll Administrator.

Position Overview

In this role, you will report directly to the CFO and support the HR Manager, ensuring smooth payroll processing for the business, while maintaining compliance with HMRC, pension regulations, and various regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including gross-to-net calculations, inputting payroll data, and coordinating with external provider Payroll Options.

Ensure accuracy in tax codes, salary sacrifice, overtime, bonuses, and benefit deductions.

Collaborate with HR and Finance on employee status changes, new hires, and terminations.

Maintain accurate records of attendance, leave, and other employee data.

Handle pension auto-enrolment, communication, and processing in collaboration with Royal London.

Conduct payroll audits, ensuring compliance with UK labour laws, tax regulations, and statutory requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

5+ years of payroll administration experience, with deep knowledge of UK payroll, tax laws, and compliance.

Strong experience in payroll software and financial reconciliation.

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.

Excellent organisational skills, high accuracy, and attention to detail.

Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle sensitive information.

Salary & Benefits:

Competitive salary of 35,000 per annum plus benefits.

Morgan McKinley is acting as an Employment Agency and references to pay rates are indicative.

Morgan McKinley encourages applications from all qualified candidates who represent the full diversity of communities in the UK. Accommodations are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.

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