Kone UK | Payroll & People Administrator - P/T, 22-28 hrs/pw

Key responsibilities

• The role manages all payroll activities from data collection and validation through to payroll processing, statutory reporting, reconciliations and employee support, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time.
• Prepare, validate and submit payroll data accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Review payroll reports and undertake pre-payroll checks to ensure accuracy.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with UK legislation, HMRC requirements and company policies.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails.
• Manage submissions relating to PAYE, National Insurance, pensions and other statutory obligations.
• Support year-end payroll activities, including P60s and other statutory reporting requirements.
• Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries.
• Provide timely and professional support to employees and managers regarding pay, deductions, pensions and payroll processes.
• Resolve payroll issues efficiently and confidentially.
• Reconcile payroll reports with finance records.
• Support monthly payroll journals and reporting requirements.
• Assist with payroll audits and internal controls.
• Maintain payroll data integrity across HR and payroll systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll accuracy, efficiency and compliance.
• Support payroll system updates, testing and process documentation.
• Support the Fleet Management administration alongside the external supplier.
• Ownership of parking management for engineers.
• Supporting People & Communications team with onboarding and offboarding.
• Manage vetting processes for employees.
• Support in the administration for corporate phone supplier.
• Working closely with Finance, People & Communications and external payroll providers, the Payroll Administrator maintains payroll records, ensures compliance with UK legislation and supports continuous improvement of payroll processes.
• Take full ownership of the monthly payroll process for approximately 70 UK employees.
• Ensure benefits are correctly implemented
• Produce payroll-related reports and analysis as required.

Requirements

• Proven payroll administration experience with end-to-end payroll accountability.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience managing payroll through an outsourced payroll provider.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong Excel and payroll systems skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Excellent administration skills with personable nature.
• Knowledge, Skills & Experience
• Knowledge of pension administration and benefits processing
• Experience in a standalone payroll role

Kone UK

Kone UK is an employer hiring in India. In its own words: "We are a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry."

Its finance, accounts, audit and tax openings in India are mostly in Nottingham and Woking.