Payroll Clerk

Location: Northumberland

KCR Solutions are working with this progressive manufacturing company based Northumberland in their search for a Payroller.

As part of a Team of four, this role is to assist with the end-to-end payroll function for up to 10 of their UK sites.
 
Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining payroll information by collating, calculating and entering data
• Updating payroll records by entering any changes to employee information or benefits such as job title changes, exemptions and saving deductions
• Preparing reports that include summaries of earnings, tax deductions, leave, compassionate leave and non-taxable wages 
• Pension administration
• Calculating payroll liabilities by determining employee taxes, including federal and state income and social security tax, and calculating employer’s payments for social security, unemployment and worker’s compensation
• Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering any employee payroll queries
• Maintaining all payroll operations according to company policies and procedures
• Processing and issuing P45 forms to employees
• Maintenance of time and attendance system
• Strong computer skills such as typing, system and software knowledge
• Knowledge of wage withholding orders
• Accurate data entry skills with great attention to detail 
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, to communicate with employees regarding their issues and concerns
• Good client service skills
• Being an effective team player
• Sound decision-making skills
• Ability to multitask in a stressful environment with specific deadlines
• Ability to work independently in a time-sensitive environment
• Confidentiality and respect for the privacy of employee records

You will have a minimum of 1 years experience working within payroll.