Fowler Welch are a multi award winning supply chain specialist working with retailers, wholesalers and manufacturers, providing temperature controlled warehousing allowing consolidation, storage & transport service for chilled foods. We offer a tailored, fast and frequent logistics service with countrywide coverage.

Our Spalding site are now recruiting for an Administrator (Payroll) on a full time, 12 month fixed term contract, with a view to being permanent.

Salary: £22,000 - £26,000 per annum (depending on experience) 

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 08:30 - 17:30

We are currently recruiting for an Administrator to join our friendly team in Spalding to work apart of our Payroll/HR team. We require a strong administrative background, with a good understanding of numbers who picks up new activities, processes and systems very quickly.  Whilst this role would ideally suit someone with previous experience of working in a payroll environment, it is not essential.

The purpose of an Administrator (Payroll) is to provide comprehensive and accurate administrative support, covering the employee lifecycle process in a timely manner and in accordance with employment legislation and Company policy and procedures. 

Key Duties of an Administrator (Payroll):

• Administer the HR Admin in-box and deal with and respond to any payroll queries in a timely manner.
• Assist in processing the monthly and weekly payrolls.  Including the calculation and accurate input of weekly and monthly timesheet, in accordance with agreed processes and procedures and undertake the checking process within the required timeframes.
• Ensure that all absence and attendance records and contractual and statutory payments such as SMP/CSP/SSP are calculated and recorded accurately and completed within required timeframes.
• Set up statutory and third-party deductions within the payroll system, including parking fines and attachment of earnings orders and ensure that they are accurately deducted in a timely manner.
• Administer the weekly and monthly pension communication in line with government legislation.
• Prepare weekly and monthly paid payslips and make them available to colleagues within their self-service platform in a timely manner.
• Generate and distribute payroll related reports using tools such as payroll systems, Excel & Pivot Tables - delivered accurately, professionally and in a timely manner.
• Communicate overpayments of pay to assist with the recovery of monies in a timely and acceptable manner (In conjunction with Finance team – debt recovery).
• To work collaboratively with the HR team to make sure a professional, effective, and efficient service is given to all colleagues across the business.
• Work with the Payroll and HR Administration Manager to keep the OVOTT (one version of the truth) up-to-date and ensure that all contracts of employment and changes to terms and conditions of employment are aligned
• Notify the Payroll & HR Administration Manager of any anomalies outside of company policy and procedure.
• Undertake general ad-hoc administrative duties, such as scanning and filing, as required and as directed by the Payroll & HR Administration Manager.

• Experience of working within a time-critical, high volume multiple Payroll environment although not essential and training will be provided.
• Knowledge of Excel, including experience of using Pivot Tables to create detailed reports, training will be provided, if required.
• Experience in the use of other Microsoft office suite of products such as word and outlook.
• Experience using IT packages relevant to Payroll Systems e.g.: HMRC, Third party although not essential and training will be provided, if required.
• Flexibility – Willing to adapt, change when circumstances dictate & adopt new processes.
• Thoroughness & Attention to detail – checks accuracy of output & prioritises tasks and activities.
• Knowledge and understanding of the requirement for confidentiality.
• Highly organised with ability to prioritise and multi-task high volume of daily work requests.
• Seeks opportunities to develop experience and learning and works to expand role for personal growth.
• Works hard to maintain appropriate image both internally and externally.

As part of its drive to make Fowler Welch a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.

Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.

Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:

• Competitive salary
• Competitive holiday entitlement
• Attractive 4.5% employer pension contribution 
• Life Assurance - 3x annual salary 
• Health cash plans
• Retail discounts via our benefit platform

If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam