Payroll Coordinator
4 days ago
Sittingbourne
Job Title: Payroll Coordinator Salary: £30,000 to £33,000 Location: Sittingbourne Working Pattern: Monday–Friday 8.30am to 17.00pm Location: Hybrid – 3 days in office, 2 day working from home Role Purpose The Payroll Coordinator is responsible for the accurate and timely end-to-end processing of payroll for over 2,000 employees across weekly and four-weekly payroll cycles. The role supports compliance with UK payroll legislation while contributing to the companies mission of quality, ethics, and community. Core Responsibilities Coordinate and accurately manage end-to-end payroll processing for 2,000+ employees on weekly and four-weekly payroll cycles Ensure all payroll deadlines are met or exceeded Reconcile payroll data, investigate discrepancies, and implement corrective actions where required Assist with pension administration, including auto-enrolment assessments and pension contributions Provide cover for the Payroll Manager during periods of holiday or absence Carry out any other reasonable requests in line with the role Learning & Development Produce clear, well-documented payroll process notes with a focus on continuous improvement Maintain awareness of changes in payroll legislation and government budgets impacting payroll processing Apply up-to-date knowledge of PAYE, NIC, statutory payments, and payroll thresholds, including: Redundancy payments SMP, SAP, SPP, ShPP SSP Salary exchange initiatives Team Collaboration Liaise with teams across the business to ensure payroll data is recorded and reported accurately and on time, in line with company policies Respond to payroll queries clearly, professionally, and efficiently Support and guide team members in the effective use of People and Payroll systems Produce payroll reports and provide data to internal and external stakeholders, including ONS, HMRC, and auditors Knowledge, Skills & Experience Minimum of 3 years’ experience in payroll coordination or a senior payroll support role Confident user of payroll software (experience with Access systems desirable) Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements Excellent attention to detail with the ability to meet strict deadlines Strong numerical ability and advanced Excel skills Proven experience handling people data professionally and confidentially INDAB