URBN - Payroll Administrator (12 Month FTC) - Peterborough DC

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Urban Outfitters

URBN - Payroll Administrator (12 Month FTC) - Peterborough DC

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<div class="container-fluid iCIMSJobsTable"><div class="row"><div class="col-xs-12 title"><div id="iCIMSHeader" tabindex="-1"><h1 class="iCIMSHeader axiom0-0 axiom-scraped-0">URBN - Payroll Administrator (12 Month FTC) - Peterborough DC</h1></div></div><div class="col-xs-6 header left"><span class="sr-only field-label">Location</span><span class=" axiom1-0 axiom-scraped-1">UK-CM-Peterborough</span></div><div class="col-xs-6 header right"><span class="sr-only field-label">Job ID</span><span>2026-25943</span></div><div class="col-xs-12 additionalFields"><dl class="iCIMSJobHeaderGroup"><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Job Family</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Finance</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Employee Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Temporary</span></dd></div><div class="iCIMSJobHeaderTag"><dt class="iCIMSJobHeaderField">Position Type</dt><dd class="iCIMSJobHeaderData"><span>Full-Time</span></dd></div></dl></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">About Us</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><span>URBN UK Limited is part of the URBN Group, a global retailer, with its European Head Office located in London. Its retail offering in Europe takes the form of three brands.</span></p><p style="margin: 0px 0px 15px; padding: 0px; color: windowtext;"><br><span>With stores in more than 10 European countries and a strong e-commerce presence, we’re driven by the same core values as our customers, and we approach our work with a sense of community and purpose that sets our brands apart. We love what we do.</span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">Role Summary</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">This role can be based in either our Peterborough Fulfilment Center or London Head Office. </span></p><p style="margin: 0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0px;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Join our payroll team as a Payroll Administrator, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our 3,500+ employees across Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People are paid accurately and on time in the UK and EU. This fast-paced role is perfect for a highly organised professional with a sharp eye for detail and precision with data entry. You’ll join a friendly, supportive environment that prides itself on collaboration and provides training to help you succeed.</span></p></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Be Doing</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><ul style="margin-top: 0; margin-bottom: 0;"><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Ownership of monthly payroll data (via Payroll system) such as, starters, leavers, and changes.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Maintenance of timekeeping system (Kronos) for starters, leavers, and changes.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Preparation and posting of journals and full reconciliation.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Assisting with pension queries (automatic enrolment and opt-out).</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Maintain and develop relationships with all key stakeholders.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Work closely with HR to support with benefit processes, pre and post payroll processing.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Ensure all payroll related issues are handled in the most efficient and timely manner possible.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Assist the wider payroll team with any other ad-hoc tasks.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Keep up to date with new legislation, ensuring policies and procedures are correctly in place and documented.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Proactively audit the payroll information received to ensure there is appropriate authorisation.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Ensure all colleagues are paid in accordance with agreed timetables.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Knowledge of manual payroll calculations, PAYE/NIC and statutory payments when running payrolls e.g., redundancy, SMP/SAP, SPP and SSP.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Help where necessary with current projects to deliver corporate objectives.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Look at current issues; feel confident to make suggestions on where to resolve.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Ensuring operational service reviews take place monthly to ensure the delivery standards are managed against the service level agreements.</span></li><li style="font-size: 11pt; font-family: 'Noto Sans Symbols',sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400; margin-left: -18pt;" aria-level="1"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Comply with internal and external audit requirements.</span></li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">What You'll Need</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><ul><li>Proven experience processing UK payroll. Ideally, you will be an experienced payroll administrator ready to hit the ground running.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Ability to manage multiple brands and countries simultaneously, navigating a dynamic environment with distinct processes for each.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">A proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to engage others and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced office.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">High-level attention to detail and strong data entry skills are essential.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge current processes to drive positive change.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">Proficiency in the MS Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;">An enthusiastic learner who remains curious and enjoys working in a collaborative, people-focused environment.</li><li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px; font-size: 11pt; font-family: Calibri, sans-serif;"><span style="font-size: 12pt; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; color: #000000; font-weight: 400;">Curious with the confidence to challenge current process to drive positive change.</span></li></ul></div></div></div><h2 class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoFieldJob">The Perks</h2><div class="iCIMSInfoMsg iCIMSInfoMsgJob"><div class="iCIMSExpandableContainer"><div class="iCIMSExpandableText"><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Work-life balance:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-Flexible start and finish times</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Wellbeing:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room and 50% discount of external gym memberships</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-Private Medical Insurance</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Employee Discount:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;"><span style="background: white;">-Up to 40% off at&nbsp;</span><span style="font-weight: bold; background: white;">all URBN Brands!&nbsp;</span></span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Community:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Travel:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-Cycle to work scheme</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">- Season ticket loan</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: 'Source Sans Pro'; font-size: 11.25pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">Continued Development:</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; font-size: 12pt;">-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development</span></p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin: 0in; font-family: calibri; font-size: 12.0pt; color: #333333;"><span style="background: white; font-family: calibri, sans-serif; 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