Location: Manchester

Type: Permanent

Industry: Homeware

Job Ref: TGN4710

The Company:

An excellent opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join an online retailer.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a fast paced, growing business. This is a varied role where you will be responsible for assisting in all issues relating to the Payroll duties.

The Role

• First point of contact for payroll queries for all employees.
• Providing administration support to staff and all other ad hoc HR correspondence.
• Resolve queries e.g., earnings enquiries and work closely with Managers to ensure complete adherence to processes and collaborative working
• Assis the team in managing the HR shared inbox
• Proactively manage adhoc processes and projects as and when required and support others within the team and work collectively when needed.
• Develop knowledge of company systems and maintain well-organised and effective filing systems, databases, and operating procedures.
• Processing monthly payroll for approx. 100-200 employees
• Calculating and processing overtime, absences deductions, SSP, bonus and loan deductions etc.
• Cross-checking timesheets against clock cards for temporary staff
• Assisting the HR team with duties relating to payroll
• Assist with Recruitment and Onboarding or new starters 

Skills Required:

• Must have at least 2 years’ experience within a similar role.
• Excellent communication skills (Written and verbal)
• CIPD and CIPP accreditation (Desirable but not essential)
• Dealing with all private and confidential manner where discretion is essential.
• Experience within a similar role is essential.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to adapt to changes and tackle challenges efficiently and effectively.
• Commerciality
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent IT skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel etc.
• Persuasive and diplomatic personality.