Senior Payroll Administrator

As a Senior Payroll Administrator based in our Bury St Edmunds offices on a hybrid working basis you will assist in payroll processing of over 36,000 employees across our four-weekly payrolls. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroller with particular flair for 

As a member of Payroll you will part of an industry leading finance team, standing shoulder to shoulder with the business, guiding decision-making through insight that drives action whilst always championing processes that protect the business and make it easier to get the job done.

**Please be aware this is a 9 month fixed term contract**

Join us at Greene King the country's leading pub company and brewer, where our mission is to pour happiness into lives and become the pride of great British hospitality. We have something special, deeply rooted in our 220-year brewing and pub history, creating the business we are proudly known for today. Still today our 39,000 strong team are the guardians of what’s wholly British, the pub experience.  

We’re all about rewarding our team’s hard work, that’s why…

You’ll receive a competitive salary, pension contribution as well as:

• The chance to further your career across our well-known brands – as one of the industry's top apprenticeship providers, we can provide training and development at each level of your career. 
• Discount of 33% for you and 15% for your loved ones on all of our brands – so you enjoy your favourite food and drink at a discount.
• Free employee assistance program – mental health, well-being, financial, and legal support because you matter!
• Discount of 50% for you and 25% for your loved ones at our Greene King Inns and hotels. – so you can enjoy a weekend away without breaking the bank.
• Refer a friend – who do you know who could be interested in a new role? When they are placed, you could receive £1,500 for referring them!
• Wagestream – access your wage before payday for when life happens.
• Retail discounts – Receive up to 30% off at Superdrug, exclusive discounts with three mobile along with many more…

Fixed term contract duration : 9 months

Joining the team during a period of transition, the Senior Payroll Administrator will be:​

• A senior member of the Payroll team processing timely, accurate four-weekly payment of over 36,000 employees.
• Versatile support for the payroll team and project team, during and after an imminent Workday implementation
• Taking a lead in documenting Standard Operating Procedures as we transition on to Workday.
• Support with change projects as we bed in the new system

What you'll bring

• 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

• Technical/Professional

• Experience working with Payroll/HCM software essential, (Workday experience advantageous)
• 3+ years high volume Payroll experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge
• CIPP qualification desirable

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