Payroll Administrator
- 3299
- Lawrence Hill
- Operations
- Permanent - Full Time
- £
- Bristol - Lawrence Hill
Location: Bristol
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and passionate about accuracy? We're looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team and ensure our weekly and monthly payrolls run smoothly and on time.
Welcome to First Bus
Hello. First Bus is one of the country's largest bus operators – taking 1.6 million customers to their destinations every day. We're a forward-looking business at the forefront of bus technology, leading the way on contactless payments, mobile Apps and real time information. Our investment in state-of-the-art, new buses is just one part of our transition to a low-carbon future. It's an exciting time to be here.
About the role
As a Payroll Administrator, you'll play a key role in processing staff data changes and payment inputs into the payroll system. You'll manage everything from new starters and leavers to statutory payments, ensuring compliance with legislation and company policies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Administer the payroll system, implementing changes to personnel, contractual, and legislative information.
- Process documentation for new starters and leavers, including issuing P45s and tax forms.
- Manage sickness absence records and apply SSP and contractual sickness payments.
- Handle statutory payments such as SMP, SPP, and ShPP in line with regulations.
- Process pay changes, deductions, and other adjustments as advised by HR or Operations.
- Run test payrolls, check outputs, and manage control processes before final runs.
- Prepare and send BACS payment documentation to Finance.
- Produce period-end reports for internal teams and external bodies.
- Respond to payroll queries and ad hoc data requests from employees.
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of payroll processes and liaise with HR and Operations teams.
About you
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Proven experience in payroll administration, ideally within a large, complex business environment.
- Strong numeracy and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to work to deadlines and manage multiple priorities.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Committed to confidentiality and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Experience working with stakeholders at all levels.
Rewards & Benefits
- Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advise. Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support
- We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc
- Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass
- Cycle to work scheme
- 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
- Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
- Flexible working
We put a big focus on physical and mental wellbeing at First Bus. We recognise that anyone can be affected by the stresses and strain of work, or life outside it. You'll find a range of health-promotion initiatives, and you will have 24/7 access to our confidential Employee Assistance Programme.
Please apply now. We look forward to receiving your application.
Public transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities and people. We welcome applications from all.
Applicants are advised that background checks will be conducted as a standard part of our recruitment process.
