Payroll Administrator

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, the Payroll Assistant will support with all aspects of the payroll function including pensions, benefits, and systems. Ensure all statutory duties and obligations associated with the above i.e. Tax and NI are met and paid in an accurate and timely manner.

Keeping ahead of legislation changes and provide support to the wider business.

Key Competencies

• Able to present information to customers in a way that is easy to understand.
• Able to maintain a high degree of accuracy whilst working to tight and often conflicting deadlines.
• Able to work reliably as part of a fast-paced team.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Great level of flexibility

Key Responsibilities

• Proven work experience as a Payroll Administrator or similar role.
• Strong numerical aptitude and attention to detail.
• Following Payroll policies and procedures.
• Supporting with the day-to-day running of the payroll department developing in house processes, dealing with payroll queries from colleagues.
• Reporting on payroll related activities and keeping our KPIs on track.
• Responsible for the processing of Pay, ensuring that satisfactory records are maintained.
• Calculate and check all arrears, manual adjustment pays, occupational and statutory sick pay, statutory maternity pay and other calculations as required;
• Ensure compliance and application of the Internal Control process.
• Assisting with the preparation distribution of P60s, P11Ds, P45s and other filings.
• Assisting with deducting and reporting all companies’ pensions schemes.
• Supporting with the implementation of any new system and processes impacting the payroll team as required.
• Assist with providing all routine and ad hoc statistical management information as required, including earnings detail requests.
• Maintain awareness of developments in employment and tax legislation and case law and best practice to ensure that our systems and processes are legally compliant and commercially competitive.
• Working with colleagues across the business identifying process improvements so the business can benefit from efficiencies in process.
• Support with internal and external audits.
• Ensure relevant training and competencies are gained and maintained to resource our continued service during times of disruption.

Going places has never felt better!

At TransPennine Express, it’s our goal to help people reach their full potential. We offer the opportunity to not just join the transformation of the rail industry, but to lead it. Our values are designed with every team member in mind; whether it’s ensuring you feel free to be yourself at work, or encouraging everyone to pull together and support each other. We promise to value our people for the individuals they are. Whichever department becomes your destination, from the tip of the train, to the tail, our only focus is heading at full speed into the future. So, if making people crack a smile helps you feel at home, and raising standards is second nature to you, we’d love to have you onboard.