Payroll Administrator

Job title – Payroll Administrator

Location – Solihull, UK (hybrid)

Hours - Full-time

• At least three years' experience processing payrolls, including end-to-end payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation, statutory payments and deductions, including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Ability to manually calculate gross-to-net pay, with a solid understanding of Tax, National Insurance and pension calculations.
• Advanced Excel skills with strong attention to detail, numeracy and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads, work independently and adapt positively to change.

The Payroll team sits within our Central Support Office and is responsible for delivering payroll services across a large network of veterinary practices throughout the UK. The team consists of nine Payroll Administrators and a Senior Payroll Administrator, all reporting into the Payroll Manager. Together, the team manages 87 monthly payrolls for approximately 6,500 employees. Each Payroll Administrator is responsible for their own dedicated portfolio, providing variety, ownership and the opportunity to build strong working relationships across the business. The team is collaborative, supportive and focused on delivering a high-quality payroll service while continually improving processes and systems.

Mars Veterinary Health (MVH) Europe is a family of leading Veterinary care providers committed to creating A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS. Our network includes trusted brands such as AniCura and Linnaeus, operating over 450 animal hospitals and clinics across 18 European countries. Together, our teams deliver high-quality, modern Veterinary care ensuring peace of mind for pet owners through excellent access and patient safety.

At MVH Europe, we prioritize a culture of accountability, inclusion, and wellbeing. We believe our purpose — to make A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS — starts with building a better world for our people. We support our teams through comprehensive wellbeing programmes, clear development and career paths and a shared passion for delivering exceptional outcomes in Veterinary care.

Mars is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. If you need assistance or an accommodation during the application process because of a disability, please speak to us. Mars is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant will be penalized as a result of such a request.