Pay & Rewards Assistant

The Pay and Reward Assistant (12 month FTC), York based, reports to the Pay and Reward Manger, the post holder will:

Deliver an effective and efficient payroll, pension and benefits processing service.
Correctly pay employees and third parties on time each month and in line with statutory requirements.
Managing and maintaining an end-to-end payroll administration, processing and reconciliation service.
Deal with all aspects of payroll, pensions and benefit administration, including maintenance of platforms and third-party portals.
Complex calculations including standing and variable pay, SMP, family leave, overtime, shift pay enhancements, annual leave, occupation and statutory sick pay, etc.
Deal with employee and manager queries and deliver an excellent customer service.
Be able to work flexibly with 3 days in the office in York.

Payroll legislation and payroll tax regulations knowledge
Experience of working in a similar role processing end to end payroll essential
Good knowledge of standard office software such as Microsoft word and excel
Excellent analytical and numerical skills
Well organised thinking with an ability to multi-task, with strong time management
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Be able to work to tight deadlines with strong accuracy and excellent attention to detail

This vacancy is a 12 month Fixed Term Contract, Full Time position, 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Part-Time of 30hours would be considered. This role is based in the York office, with 3 days in the office and 2 day working from home.