Payroll Assistant

Payroll Assistant

• Location: Plymouth, Devon




• Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time




• Salary: Competitive

Day-to-day of the role:

• Support the administration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of payroll and workforce management systems to ensure data accuracy, system efficiency, and excellent service delivery across the business.




• Work closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and operational stakeholders to maximise the effectiveness of key systems including Zellis Payroll, UKG Workforce Management, and Microsoft reporting tools.




• Assist with system upgrades, testing, enhancements, and the rollout of new functionality.




• Monitor system integrations, performance, and data quality, identifying and resolving issues proactively.




• Produce, analyse, and interpret payroll and workforce reports to support business decision-making.




• Manage data imports, reconciliations, validations, and audits to ensure accuracy and compliance.




• Provide first-line systems support and guidance to payroll colleagues and business users.




• Support payroll projects, process improvements, and efficiency initiatives.




• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, GDPR requirements, internal controls, and audit standards.




• Identify opportunities to automate processes and improve user experience, reporting capability, and payroll accuracy.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Experience working within a payroll, HR systems, workforce management, or related systems environment.




• Strong understanding of payroll processes and data management principles.




• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including formulas, data manipulation, and analysis.




• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.




• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work confidently with large data sets.




• Experience producing reports and presenting findings to stakeholders.




• Strong communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly.




• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.




• Professional and confidential approach to handling sensitive information.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience using Zellis Payroll and/or UKG Workforce Management (Kronos).




• Previous experience within an in-house payroll function.




• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and best practice.




• Experience with data imports, CSV files, interfaces, and system integrations.




• Involvement in payroll testing, upgrades, or implementation projects.




• Knowledge of SQL, reporting tools, or data extraction techniques.




• Experience supporting business change and continuous improvement initiatives.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary




• Pension scheme




• Employee discount




• Cycle to Work scheme




• Long service awards




• Career development opportunities within a growing national business

If you’re looking to combine your payroll systems knowledge with data analysis and process improvement in a growing and forward-thinking organisation, we’d love to hear from you.

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