Payroll Specialist

.

We're proud to be part of STARK Building Materials UK and dedicated to providing top-quality products and exceptional service to our customers. We're a friendly and collaborative team, passionate about what we do and committed to doing it well.

We’re searching for a Payroll Specialist to join us on a permanent basis working 4 days per week at our Binley, Coventry HQ. The purpose of the role is to process accurate and timely salary payments to all STARK UK colleagues. Ensure compliance with UK legislation in respect of processing of all payments to employees as well as income tax, National Insurance and pensions. Provide a specialist payroll service to all STARK UK companies via the People Services function.

• Knowledge of manual and computerised payrolls, to include all pay methods and frequencies
• The ability to work to strict and tight deadlines
• Prior knowledge of payroll and HR systems, both integrated and interface driven
• Knowledge of Microsoft Windows operating systems and Office products, including file relationships and data import / export techniques
• Specific Microsoft Excel knowledge of lookups and pivot tables.
• Year End and P11D reporting
• Calculation of payroll related benefits and salary sacrifice schemes
• Working knowledge of UK income tax and National Insurance calculations
• Knowledge of Statutory Payments (SSP/SMP/SPP/SAP)
• Basic pensions knowledge
• Calculation of Court Orders and Student/Postgraduate Loans
• Experience of company acquisitions and TUPE transfers an advantage
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working on large volume payrolls
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Demonstrate high levels of confidentiality, honesty and integrity

KEY RESULTS AREAS

• Pay employees on time and accurately on the specified date, in line with contractual terms and payment frequencies
• The provision of payroll support and advice to STARK colleagues
• Apply and validate company and Statutory payments of sickness, maternity and paternity
• Apply and validate Court Orders across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland legislation
• Apply and validate incoming P6, P45 and New Starter Checklist (NSC) documents
• Attend weekly team meetings and huddles to maintain an acceptable standard of service delivery
• Ensure processes and procedures are adhered to, and maintained, in line with the business controls, internal and external audit procedures
• Validate any exception and/or error reports for reasonableness
• Ensure good customer links are forged and maintained, by ownership of an allocated section of the payroll
• Keep up to date with changes in legislation and best practice to ensure a professional service is always provided
• Contribute to the production of timely and accurate year end data to H.M. Revenue & Customs (HMRC)
• Ongoing acquisition support when required for newly acquired businesses
• Filing of processed paperwork, as and when required
• Carry out all other administrative duties connected with payroll processing
• Other duties as and when required

• Competitive Base salary
• Hybrid Working – 4 days at our Binley, Coventry office and 1-day WFH.
• Discretionary bonus
• Retirement savings plan
• Life assurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity/adoption leave for anyone expecting or adopting a child
• A wide range of voluntary benefits including holiday buying, discounted gym membership, car salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle2Work, Benenden Healthcare and more.
• Access to a wealth of health and wellbeing services including access to online GP appointments and mental health support.
• WorkPerks – A platform home to hundreds of all your favourite high street and online discounts via the provider Reward Gateway.

Quality - We’re unwavering in our commitment to providing outstanding products and service that exceed our customers’ expectations.

Supportive Environment - Join a culture that prioritises your growth, with the resources and support you need to excel. We listen and learn – we know we haven’t always got all the answers – listening and learning with you is what helps provide the best service to our customers.

Professional Development - We are invested in your success! Can we add this instead? You have a real chance to progress- the only limits are your own Explore our apprenticeships, training, and mentoring programs designed to elevate your career.

Great Benefits - Enjoy a compelling package that includes a competitive salary, bonuses, pension schemes, and life assurance, among many other perks!

Work-Life Balance - We value your well-being and offer flexible working hours and a hybrid working model to help you find your ideal rhythm

What's Next

If your application is successful, our Talent team will reach out to arrange an interview and answer any questions you may have. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments to ensure you can perform at your best throughout the application and interview process.

#SBMUK