Payroll Administrator - Group 1 Automotive : Job Details

Payroll AdministratorSalary £26,775 + Employee BenefitsHybrid Working, minimum 2 days in the office in HebburnFull Time 37.5 Hours6-Month Fixed Term Contract

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with the skills to ensure accurate and seamless payroll services for a diverse workforce?

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing monthly payroll for various franchises within your remit. The ideal candidate will have a key eye for detail and strong organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to working alongside the wider payroll team. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment and are committed to ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, this is the role for you.

What we can offer you

• Enjoy 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) to rest and recharge
• Save money every day with our exclusive retail discounts
• Drive a great deal with discounts on new and used cars, plus servicing offers
• Plan for the years ahead with our company pension scheme
• Balance home and work with our industry-leading family-friendly policies designed to help you spend more time with the people that matter
• Commute for less with our cycle-to-work scheme
• Prioritise your wellbeing with dedicated support for you and your family
• 24/7 access to healthcare professionals, ensuring you get the expert advice you need quickly and easily
• Make a difference with a paid day to volunteer in your community
• Invest in your future with our company share purchase plan
• Earn financial rewards when you refer a friend to join the team
• Keep learning and growing with our training and development opportunities for everyone.
• Life assurance with the option to increase cover
• We’re open to flexible working options - just ask

What you’ll do day to day

• Processing holiday, sick, maternity and paternity leave payments
• Preparation of the monthly payroll for approximately 3,600 employees
• Recording payroll data accurately in the company’s software system
• Assisting with issuing P45s and other necessary tax forms
• Ensuring compliance to policies, procedures, and relevant legislation and governing payroll
• Handling payroll queries, including the calculation and processing of manual payments where required, and ensuring records are maintained

Helpful skills and qualifications

• Previous experience with Payroll is essential
• Proficient in manual payroll calculations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Must have hands on, practical approach to tasks
• CIPP Qualification is desirable but not essential

We value diversity and believe it strengthens our team. If you don’t meet every requirement listed but are enthusiastic about this role and eager to learn, we encourage you to apply.

Be part of something big

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We are home to over 7000 colleagues dedicated to providing exceptional customer service, with 114 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

Our Values

At Group 1 Automotive we pride ourselves on our five core values that are incorporated in all we that do.

Respect - Integrity - Transparency - Teamwork - Professionalism

These are the principles that every member of our team lives by, whether that be business functions, customer interactions, how we interact with the local community and even how we view each other in the team.