Payroll Senior Administrator

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DFS

Payroll Senior Administrator

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<!-- Introduction --><div class="feature-text"><h2> Your new role</h2><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Please only apply if you have the relevant experience within Payrol / live within commute of Doncaster&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Fixed term 6 months&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">Monday to Friday, working hours are 9am till 5pm, or 8.30 am to 16.30pm, Remote working is possible &nbsp;- 3 days in the office/ two days working from home.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;"><br></p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">We're looking for a proactive and detail-oriented individual to support our Payroll Team Leader in ensuring all payroll tasks are completed accurately and on time. This role is ideal for someone with &nbsp;knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pensions, who can act as a key point of contact for queries and escalations from managers and employees across the business.</p><p style="margin:0px;font-size:inherit;padding:5px 0px;">As a payroll expert, you will play a crucial role in reviewing processes for efficiency, sharing your expertise with team members, and providing ongoing training and support. You’ll be responsible for processing and finalising monthly payrolls in line with agreed schedules, ensuring compliance and consistency at every step.</p></div><!-- Responsibilities --><div><h3>What you'll be doing</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Support the Payroll supervisor to ensure key tasks and deadlines are met</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Shares knowledge and experience with other team members, providing ongoing training and support</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Knowledge of statutory legislation relating to PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments and Pensions</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Point of contact for queries and escalations for Managers and Employees within the business</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Process reviews to ensure efficient ways of working within the team</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Process expert for the relevant payrolls access the team</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Responsible for the processing and finalising of monthly payrolls in line with the payroll schedules</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</div></div><!-- Ideal Candidate --><div><h3>The role is for you if...</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Strong communication (written and verbal) skills</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Strong analytical skills and attention to detail with a high level of accuracy</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Time management skills with the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Self-motivation and flexibility with strong organisational, planning and administrative skills.</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Integrity and Confidentiality</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">2 years payroll experience (ideally in a retail or manufacturing environment)</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Demonstrable experience of supporting new technologies and/or system changes</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Computer literate ideally&nbsp;</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Experience testing new functionality and training team members</span></li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;"><span style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">Experience of MHR ITrent and Iris Cascade would be beneficial&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div style="margin:0px;padding:0px;">&nbsp;</div></div><!-- Package Description --><div><h3>About DFS</h3><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">It takes a whole lot of passion to be at the centre of what makes a house feel like home — and that’s just what we do at DFS. We’re the leading sofa retail specialist in the UK, helping people find a comfy seat on their great quality sofas since 1969.&nbsp;</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">We're a market leader in the UK because of one thing: our people. Our people made us who we are and will drive us into our ambitious future, together. We offer incredible opportunities to get stuck into fun and meaningful work as well as learn new skills — so you can really ‘find your thing’.&nbsp;</p></div><!-- About the Company --><div><h3>DFS Benefits</h3><ul style="margin:10px 0px 15px 20px;padding:0px 0px 0px 20px;"><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Excellent salary + Bonus + Benefits&nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Progression and Development opportunities to grow your skills</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">A huge 30% colleague discount, plus 15% friends &amp; family discount across our Group (DFS, Sofology, Dwell)</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Generous holiday allowance – the time you need to rest and relax and the longer you’re with us, the more time you’ll get! Opportunity to purchase additional holidays each year!&nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave to give you the time you need to settle in with your new family member</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Access to a range of high street &amp; online discounts from: Sainsbury’s, ASOS, Currys PC World, IKEA, John Lewis and more.&nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Discounted Gym and Cinema memberships to help you unwind</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Group Pension Scheme</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Group Sharesave Scheme</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Life Assurance &amp; Company Sick Pay</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Full comprehensive training&nbsp;</li><li style="margin:0px 0px 5px;padding:0px;font-size:inherit;">Paid days to volunteer each year</li></ul><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Any offer is subject to references &amp; DBS Checks</p><p style="margin:0px 0px 20px;padding:0px;color:inherit;font-size:inherit;">Due to the volume of applications, we reserve the right to close this role early and so encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible.&nbsp;</p></div><!-- Apply Button --><a href="https://apply.dfscareers.co.uk/members/?j=2687&amp;lang=en&amp;" class="btn btn-apply apply_bottom">Apply<i class="fas fa-chevron-right"></i></a>

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Payroll Senior Administrator

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