Payroll Administrator Level 3
Setting up and operating the payroll within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation.
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Fact Sheet Payroll Administrator
Payroll Administrators will, typically, have responsibility for setting up and operating the payroll within the organisation in which they are employed or on behalf of another organisation. The role may be located within a business / organisation or in a payroll bureau, bookkeeping or accounting practice, or professional services company.
The job may sit within the HR or Finance function.
In medium to large organisations, a Payroll Administrator may work as part of a team, often reporting to a team leader, supervisor or manager. In smaller organisations, a Payroll Administrator may be a stand-alone role with sole responsibility for the payroll function.
Additionally, and depending on their role within the organisation, a Payroll Administrator may also have responsibility for the accurate and timely completion of routine and non-routine payroll-related calculations and other information.
What will you learn?
Business and Customer Awareness
The payroll function is different depending on the sector in which the organisation is operating. In order to create, process, validate and report payroll-related information, it is essential to know the environment in which the organisation exists.
Pensions for payroll
The Payroll and Pension professions are intrinsically linked. Achieve an overview of the pension landscape as it affects payroll, for example the different types of schemes, the UK systems of tax relief and the relevance of the State Pension. Further, a broad understanding and appreciation of the structure of workplace pensions / Auto- Enrolment is fundamental. This includes the key rules, roles and administration responsibilities as per guidance produced by The Pensions Regulator.
Technical Payroll
To ensure the organisation meets its payroll-related statutory and contractual obligations, understand the technical aspects of payroll for the accurate calculation of gross through to net pay. This includes the calculation of the statutory payments and deductions, including voluntary deductions.
Regulation and Compliance
Payroll is governed by regulation and compliance standards which must be applied in the workplace. A Payroll Administrator will understand how to apply the regulatory, compliance and legislative environment for the technical payroll aspects above. This is in respect of the impact in their role for both the organisation and the payees, including data protection / confidentiality.
Systems and Processes
Payroll information is created, verified and reported via a combination of systems and processes, such as the payroll software itself, finance, HR and IT systems. A working knowledge of these is fundamental to an administrator’s ability to perform their role at the workplace. A Payroll Administrator will be proficient in the systems and processes that are applicable in their role, including at least one piece of computerised payroll software and spreadsheet package, such as Microsoft Excel.
Can I apply
for this course?
Minimum GCSE Grade 4/C (or equivalent in Maths and English) or
higher
Progression
Opportunities
All of the courses we offer at SNE are aimed to help progress your continuous professional development.
As a Payroll Administrator, you can progress to roles like Senior Payroll Administrator, Payroll Manager, HR Manager, or Compensation and Benefits Manager, with opportunities to specialise in payroll systems or move into broader finance and HR positions.
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Apply nowLooking to empower your current staff?
Hiring an Payroll Administrator Level 3 Apprentice to support your business’s needs.
We can work with you to source a suitable applicant for your business or you can up-skill your existing employees. If the Apprentice is under 19 and your business has less than 50 employees, there will be no cost for the training. If they are over 19 and/or your business has over 50 employees then you will contribute 10% towards the cost of the training.
Learner testimonial
"I had an amazing experience training SNE. I gained completely new skills which gave me the confidence to pursue something I’ve wanted to do since leaving school. I’ve always worked in jobs that I was never fully happy in but always stayed put as I felt ‘comfortable’."
Laura - Level 3 Learner
