Payroll Administrator
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Job Summary
Payroll Administrator Stockport Office
Are you a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives on accuracy and compliance Join OCU a leading energy transition and utilities contractor and play a key role in ensuring our employees are paid correctly and on time while contributing to a company committed to innovation sustainability and growth.
Role Overview
As a Payroll Administrator you will manage and deliver timely accurate payroll for all employees in compliance with UK employment law tax regulations and company policies. Youll be the go-to expert for payroll queries and a key link between HR Finance and regulatory bodies.
What Youll Do
Accurate Pay Processing
Calculate and process salaries wages overtime bonuses and statutory payments (SSP SMP SPP).
Apply all deductions correctly including PAYE tax National Insurance pensions and student loans.
Legal Compliance
Ensure payroll complies with HMRC regulations including Real Time Information (RTI) reporting.
Stay up-to-date with payroll legislation such as minimum wage tax codes and pension auto-enrolment.
Record Keeping
Maintain accurate payroll records for auditing and reporting purposes.
Prepare essential documents including payslips P45s P60s and P11Ds.
Communication & Support
Be the first point of contact for payroll-related employee queries.
Liaise with HMRC pension providers and internal departments such as HR and Finance.
Confidentiality & Accuracy
Handle sensitive employee data responsibly and maintain strict confidentiality.
Prevent errors that could lead to financial or legal issues.
Skills & Experience
Proven payroll processing experience in a UK environment.
Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC guidelines.
Experience with payroll software (e.g. Iris Payrite ADP Xero or similar).
Strong numeracy attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
Ability to manage confidential data with integrity.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Desirable:
Recognised payroll qualification (CIPP or equivalent).
Experience in multi-site or high-volume payroll.
Knowledge of pension auto-enrolment and payroll-HR system integration.
Why Work With Us
At OCU we dont just pay our employees we invest in our people. Our values guide everything we do:
We care about safety
We lead with integrity
We strive to be better every day
We make a positive impact
We deliver to grow
We are one company united committed to creating a workplace where your contribution is recognised your growth is supported and your work makes a real difference.
Our Mission & Vision
To be the UKs leading energy transition and utilities contractor innovating and delivering sustainable solutions. At OCU tackling complex challenges drives our growth enhances our capabilities and sets new standards for our people and our industry.
Join us in Stockport and be part of a team that is shaping the future of energy and utilities apply today!
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About Company
Established in 1994 OCU Group is one of the fastest growing utility engineering contractors in the UK with a long successful track record in delivering customer-focused civil engineering solutions.Working directly with many of the countrys leading blue-chip power water telecoms and ra ... View more
