Stobart are the largest, most sustainable logistics provider in the UK.

Through our unique model, we operate the largest user shared network that ensures maximum capacity whilst guaranteeing service and quality. Operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, we specialise in the Retail, Consumer, E-commerce and Manufacturing sectors, working with some of the worlds well-known brands.

Stobart joined the Culina Group in 2021 and became part of the largest, market leading, privately owned logistics provider in the UK. With a turnover in excess of £2.2billion, a combined workforce of over 20,000 colleagues and a joint fleet of over 5,000 vehicles, they specialise in providing chilled, ambient, and industrial services solutions, covering the whole of the UK.

What's the role? 

Salary: Up to £25,708

Stobart Payroll team have an exciting opportunity for an experienced administrator to ensure all employees are paid accurately and on time. Due to expansion within the team and wider business we are looking for individuals with an appetite for a challenge and prepared to hit the ground running! 

You will liaise with internal and external customers of the department in a professional manner whilst providing support to the Head of department and other stakeholders to ensure weekly/monthly payroll & pension deadlines are met. 

Main Responsibilities & Objectives: 

• Liaise with Managers to ensure all data and supporting paperwork is accurate, complete and correctly authorised prior to processing
• Ensuring accurate and timely processing and calculation of payroll data from individual timesheets, summary sheets, including new starters, changes, leavers, overtime and absences
• Ensure wages information is imported/input from GTS/department spreadsheets onto the payroll system within the required timescales, and that appropriate and relevant control checks are carried out.
• Create, and maintain spreadsheets, key weekly/monthly spreadsheets for payroll purposes for starters, leavers and changes
• Process absence information, including SSP, Company Sick Pay, Holiday Pay in accordance with statutory and Company requirements ensuring relevant documents are set up/maintained to record and control data
• Ensure statutory deductions, courts orders/CSA etc. are processed, reconciled and paid to external bodies in accordance with statutory requirements and deadlines.
• Assist with processing and reconciliation of weekly/monthly data to payroll reports
• Focal point for employee pay queries, ensuring ad hoc queries are dealt with, managed and resolved in a professional and timely manner
• Provide support to colleagues, including cover during sickness/absence
• Filing and general duties as required with the department
• Ensuring pension contributions are set up, processed, and maintained, on pay system correctly in accordance with Company and statutory deadlines

What kind of person are we looking for? 

• Previous experience within a payroll department
• A high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Good time management skills – ability to prioritise workload is key to achieving strict deadlines
• Respect for confidential information
• Good communication skills both verbal and written
• The ability to work effectively on own and as part of a team.
• Willingness to be flexible to meet the needs of the business.
• Ability to deal effectively with telephone and written queries from both internal and external customers of the department; promoting a positive and solutions orientated approach.

• 33 Days annual leave 
• Loyalty Bonus: 5 extra days holiday allowance after 5 years’ service / cash equivalent
• Free full Stobart company uniform
• Ongoing Training and Development opportunities
• Free Parking
• Pension Scheme – company 3% contribution
• Death in Service
• Colleague Performance Review Process 
• Onsite canteens (subject to depot)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership at PureGym
• Rewards App – discount on 100’s of brands
• Refer a friend bonus