Payroll Administrator

Optical Express is the UK's leading private provider of laser eye, premium intraocular lens and cataract surgery, our expert Surgeons undertake more procedures collectively than any other national provider. For over 35 years, millions of patients have trusted Optical Express with their eye care. We are focused on delivering exceptional patient care, outstanding clinical outcomes and continued investment in our people and technology.

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our busy Payroll Team. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll across multiple companies and employee groups.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high level of accuracy and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and SAP.
• Administering pension schemes and pension submissions.
• Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Reviewing and validating payroll data including timesheets, overtime and absence records.
• Producing payroll reports and supporting month-end activities.
• Responding to employee and manager payroll queries.
• Ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and company policies.
• Assisting with year-end payroll activities including P60s and other statutory requirements.
• Supporting continuous improvement projects within the payroll function.

About You

To be successful in this role you will:

• Have previous payroll administration experience.
• Possess excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Have a good understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Be confident working with payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Be organised and able to manage multiple deadlines.
• Have strong communication and customer service skills.
• Be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Desirable

• Experience processing multi-company payrolls.
• Knowledge of salary sacrifice arrangements and pensions administration.
• Experience working in a high-volume payroll environment.
• CIPP qualification or working towards one.

A career at Optical Express is fulfilling, fun and rewarding. As an employee, you can benefit from the following:

• Salary of £29 - 32,000 doe 
• 33 days annual leave
• Free Laser Eye and Intraocular Lens Surgery
• Free eye tests
• Discounts on prescription eyewear and sunglasses
• Generous Optical Express family & friends discount
• State of the art, modern working environment
• On-going training and development opportunities
• Workplace Pension Scheme
• Access to a range of exclusive offers, discounts and rewards
• Employee Assistance Programme and Wellbeing Solutions/Support