Payroll Administrator

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Payroll Administrator
Do you have experience in working with a complex payroll and pension system in a large organisation? Are you looking for a new challenge? We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team based in Brackley.

We are a leading supplier of Poultry products into an impressive range of customers in the UK retail and food service sectors. With ambitious plans for the future, there hasn’t been a more exciting time to join us. 

Join us as a Payroll Administrator and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings Avara Foods to life.

Purpose of the role
As a Payroll Administrator you will provide excellent, customer focussed payroll function in support of the strategic objectives of the shared service department to deliver key performance indicators as per the service level agreement with the participatory sites. We currently payroll 6500 employees, a mixture of monthly and weekly paid employees.

Your key responsibilities will include:
• Ensure that all employee salaries, wages, allowances and deductions are accurately
• Processing of new starters, leavers and changes to pay each pay period
• Understand and calculate statutory payments
• Maintain excellent relationships with 3rd party service providers
• Monitor and assess expense claims for legitimacy and accuracy, reject claims where necessary and keep a record of those rejected
• Liaise with pension providers with regard to employee pension entitlements

What we are looking for:
• Previous experience as a payroll administrator
• Ability to deal with confidential information in line with current legislation and have a basic knowledge of payroll, tax, pension and employment law
• Good verbal and numerical skill
• Strong communication skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail
• Ability to demonstrate continuous professional development and to contribute to continuous service improvement
 
A little about us:
We are a fully integrated business controlling the whole product supply chain,which include feed mills, farms, hatcheries and factories with associated transport and logistics functions that employ more than 6000 people.
The growth of our business is based on providing a high quality, affordable product and delivering great service levels to our customers. This is achieved by investing in people, utilising the latest technology and being uncompromising in our commitment to high quality and food standards.

What’s in it for you?
We are committed to making sure our employees reap rewards of commitment and great performance. You will enjoy a secure, supportive and progressive working environment, where your contribution and achievements will be recognised and rewarded.
We offer comprehensive training as well as development and career progression opportunities. You can also look forward to benefits that amongst other thingsinclude the following:
• 31 days holiday
• 5% Pension
• Group life assurance
• Various lifestyle benefits
 
Join us as a payroll administrator and you can be a part of the aspiring team that brings AvaraFoods to life.
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer