Senior Payroll administrator

Hays Accounts and Finance • Temporary • Belfast, Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom • £32k - £35k / year • 18h ago

Senior Payroll Administrator - Part Time
Your New CompanyA well-established and growing Northern Ireland business operating within a specialist services sector is seeking an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join its finance team. Based at its headquarters in the Crumlin area, this organisation has built a strong reputation within its industry and offers a supportive working environment, excellent benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.
Your New RoleAs Senior Payroll Administrator, you will take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing across both weekly and monthly payrolls, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all relevant legislation and HMRC requirements.Key duties will include:

Processing weekly and monthly payrolls, including new starters, leavers, SSP, SMP, SPP, and pension auto-enrolment.
Managing payroll and time & attendance queries within strict payroll deadlines.
Creating and processing BACS payment files and ensuring all approvals are completed within required timescales.
Submitting payroll returns, pension contributions, and statutory payments accurately and on time.
Completing year-end payroll processes, including P11D reporting.
Maintaining up-to-date payroll records and ensuring compliance with current payroll legislation.
Acting as the primary point of contact for employee payroll queries.
Performing payroll reconciliations and supporting the finance team with payroll reporting and analysis.
Collaborating closely with HR regarding employee-related payroll matters.
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and payroll system enhancements.
Processing PAYE, National Insurance, pension-related activities, and associated payroll administration.

What You'll Need to SucceedTo be considered for this position, you will have:

A minimum of two years' experience within a high-volume, computerised payroll environment.
Experience processing both weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, and HMRC requirements.
Excellent IT skills, including payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
Previous experience with Sage payroll software would be advantageous.
Exceptional attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy.
Excellent organisational and time-management skills with the ability to meet strict deadlines.
Strong communication skills and the confidence to liaise with colleagues across multiple departments.
A proactive, solution-focused approach and the ability to work independently.
Previous experience using NTD software would be beneficial but is not essential.

What You'll Get in ReturnIn return, you will receive:

Competitive salary and benefits package.
Healthcare Cash Plan.
Ongoing training, learning, and technical development support.
29 days annual leave.
Monthly wellbeing initiatives and company events.
Discounted local gym membership.
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
Death in service benefit.
Free on-site parking.
The opportunity to join a successful organisation in a key payroll position with long-term career prospects.

What You Need to Do NowIf you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or contact Hays for a confidential discussion about your career.

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