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Payroll Administrator
AI Summary
Processes payroll for a large multi-site workforce, inputting and validating employee data in Workday, checking statutory payments and deductions, and handling absence-related pay calculations.
About this role
Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.
As a Payroll Administrator you will assist in payroll processing of over 39,000 employees and pensioners across our four-weekly payrolls.
** Please note we are looking for a minimum of 1 year high volume payroll experinece**
Your role as Payroll Administrator
Data input of employee information into Workday
Validating data entered onto Workday by employees and managers
Processing payroll and checking calculations of statutory payments and deductions
Processing of absence and calculation of sick/maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption payments
Assist with any ad hoc project work as required
What you’ll bring…
Good numeric and literacy skills, GCSE Maths and English (9-6 or A*-B) are essential, further education is desirable
Good level of IT literacy inclusive of Microsoft Excel
1-year high volume Payroll experience (Essential)
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Proven team player with high levels of integrity, confidentiality and discretion
Organised, methodical, self-motivated, and committed to providing quality service
Ability to react positively to sudden and unexpected changes in demand; a "can do" attitude
Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
- Excellent communication skills
## Additional Information
We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…
You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:
- The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career.
- Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
- Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
- Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
- Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could earn £1,500 for referring them!
- Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
- Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…
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