Payroll Administrator
Job Description
We are seeking a detail-oriented individual to join our team as a Payroll Administrator at our head office in Steeton, West Yorkshire. You will be responsible for processing payrolls, handling pay adjustments, managing leaver paperwork, and assisting with pension-related tasks. The ideal candidate will have excellent organizational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
Type of contract: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £27,250
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm (can be flexible, must be 5 days)
Holiday Entitlement: 28 days per year (including bank holidays)
Must be able to display the Acorn Values
OUR VALUES
- Quality of the products we make and sell and the service we provide
- Unity Working together as one team
- Integrity Acting responsibly and honestly to deliver on our promises
- Caring About our customers, each other and the wider community
- Ambition Taking Pride in all we do and striving to improve
Acorn Achievers:
We run a monthly incentive scheme to recognize employees that go over and above their job duties by rewarding them with a first prize of £100 vouchers and two runner ups of £50 vouchers each.
Recommend a Friend scheme:
Do you want to recommend us a friend to work with us? Do it and you can earn up to £100 if your friend is finally offered a position to join Acorn!
Please, apply now if you want to be considered for this role.
All recruitment communications will come solely from our internal Recruitment Team at Acorn Stairlifts.
Please note: this position may close early if we receive a high volume of qualified applications. To ensure ample consideration, please submit your application as soon as possible.
The Ideal Candidate
- Proficiency in Word and Excel is essential.
- Strong attention to detail is required.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet strict deadlines.
- Experience in payroll processing or a finance/accounts environment is desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and efficiently.
- Calculate pay adjustments as needed, such as pay reviews, pro-rating holiday entitlements, and managing unpaid absences.
- Issue P45s to leavers and address employee inquiries regarding final pay.
- Ensure payroll reports and paperwork are filed accurately and on time, making them easily accessible when needed.
- Organize and file leaver documentation efficiently for quick retrieval.
- Respond promptly and professionally to internal and external payroll queries, ensuring they are resolved effectively.
- Assist with the pension renewal process, collaborating with employees and external providers for pension clinics.
- Conduct annual pensioner audits and follow up on any outstanding responses.
- Support the Payroll Manager with tasks like monthly payments and quarterly/annual returns when required.
- Process pension contributions and remit payments to providers.
Salary Package
Salary: £27,250
FTE
Benefits
- Excellent Transport Links to Leeds, Bradford and Skipton
- Free Parking
- Healthcare Provision
- Induction and Training Programme
- In-house Canteen
- Life Insurance Cover
- On-going Coaching and Development
- Pension Provision
About the Human Resources Department
The Human Resources team helps the business achieve its goals by supporting managers and employees in all aspects of the employee life cycle. HR activities include recruitment and selection, integrating new employees, organizational development, pay and benefits, performance management and development, reward and recognition, internal communications, employee relations and employee wellbeing.
Working with Acorn Stairlifts
Employing around 1,500 people worldwide Acorn is the world's largest independent manufacturer and supplier of straight stairlifts, with sales in over 80 countries and offices on 4 continents. Acorn achieved the Investors in People award and continues to invest in its most valuable resource: its people.
