Greene King

Payroll Administrator

In short

This role processes payroll for over 39,000 employees and pensioners at Greene King, a long-established UK pub company and brewer, using Workday to input and validate data and calculate statutory payments and absence-related pay. It's an office-based, full-time position requiring strong numeracy, Excel literacy, accuracy and attention to detail, with prior high-volume payroll experience desirable but not essential. The company offers brand discounts, an employee assistance program, and other perks.

About the Role
Join Greene King, the country's leading pub company and brewer, with a 220-year brewing and pub history and a 39,000-strong team. As a Payroll Administrator you will assist in payroll processing of over 39,000 employees and pensioners across four-weekly payrolls.
Responsibilities
•Data input of employee information into Workday
•Validating data entered onto Workday by employees and managers
•Processing payroll and checking calculations of statutory payments and deductions
•Processing of absence and calculation of sick/maternity/paternity/shared parental/adoption payments
•Assist with any ad hoc project work as required
Benefits
•The chance to further your career across well-known brands, with training and development at each level of your career as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers
•Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all brands
•Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support
•Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at Greene King Inns and hotels
•Refer a friend scheme – earn £1,500 for referring someone who is placed in a role
•Wagestream – access your wage before payday
•Retail discounts – up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with Three mobile, and more
Requirements
•Good numeric and literacy skills, GCSE Maths and English (9-6 or A*-B) are essential, further education is desirable
•Good level of IT literacy inclusive of Microsoft Excel
•1-year high volume Payroll experience (desirable but not essential)
•High level of accuracy and attention to detail
•Proven team player with high levels of integrity, confidentiality and discretion
•Organised, methodical, self-motivated, and committed to providing quality service
•Ability to react positively to sudden and unexpected changes in demand; a "can do" attitude
•Ability to prioritise work and work to deadlines
•Excellent communication skills

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