To provide administrative support across payroll functions, ensuring the accuracy of payroll data, effective communication with managers, and timely completion of key monthly processes. This role supports the Payroll & Pension Manager and works collaboratively with the HR team to maintain accurate staff records and efficient service delivery.
Duties and Responsibilities
1. Payroll Support
· Check and follow up on weekly timesheet approvals from managers across departments.
· Review timesheets for completeness and flag anomalies to the Payroll Manager.
· Assist with preparing and checking monthly payroll reports.
· Monitor the payroll inbox and respond to routine queries or escalate where needed.
· Support with payroll-related administrative tasks, including pension data entry, benefit enrolment, and Wagestream administration.
· Support employees accessing their payslips through the E-Paysafe portal
2. Administration
· Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records on Kronos (UKG), including changes to personal &bank details, uploading documents, and managing absences.
· Produce and distribute sickness letters monthly, following the report received from the manager
· Draft and issue parental leave confirmation letters and calculate the payment entitlement
3. Reporting and Systems
· Assist with the production of monthly payroll reports for Finance and Senior Leadership and any other reports on an ad-hoc basis
· Support data collation for audits and compliance checks, under guidance.
· Upload basic staff communications (e.g. payroll calendar) to the intranet as directed.
4. General Support
· Be present in the office on pay day and other key dates as required.
· Support ongoing process improvements, particularly within Kronos and payroll workflows, as part of the team.