Title:  Senior Payroll Administrator

Overview of role

We're recruiting for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our brilliant HR Shared Services Team. You'll have exceptional attention to detail, be able to work to deadlines and work effectively and efficiently as part of a team.

More than 40 years of passion, hard work and innovation has seen the company grow from a family-run vehicle dealer operation to one of the largest car dealer groups in the UK. Lithia UK represents 30 luxury and premium manufacturers including Audi, BMW, Mercedes, Ferrari and Porsche in over 150 locations across the UK. 

We have a clear strategic focus to deliver an unparalleled level of service for every customer; our competitive edge relies on the quality of the people recruited into our teams. With people at the core of our strategy we are discerning about whom we employ, and expect our colleagues to have high levels of integrity, be passionate about their role and take ownership of their customers’ and colleagues needs in line with our values.

Duties, Responsibilities & Person Specification

Main Duties:

• Check all payroll processes completed by the payroll and benefits administrators.
• Check all Employees meet National Living Wage requirements. 
• Carry out Post Pay Run and Pre Bacs checking to meet Audit Requirements. 
• Respond to General Managers (GM) queries on Post Pay Run and Pre Bacs-GM Checking Report.
• Assist with Reconciling Numbers, Bacs Payments, Pension Payments, upload to L&G portal monthly Pension Deductions.
• Assist Assistant Payroll Manager with any additional tasks as and when required. 

Experience and qualifications

• Knowledge of payroll processes and terminology is essential
• Excellent communication skills and be a team player
• Able to work to deadlines 

Company Benefits:

When you join Lithia UK you will have the opportunity to develop a fast-moving progressive career, and assume accountability for delivering the highest levels of service. We believe that by identifying your potential and investing in your future, you will be able to develop skills and gain the experience that will enhance your career prospects.
In addition to receiving a competitive salary, you will also have access to a range of other benefits including:

• 33 days of annual leave (including bank holidays) + your Birthday off, if it falls on a working day.
• Annual leave purchase & sale scheme and availability to do 2 days of charity work paid per annum.
• Enhanced Maternity/ Adoption/ Paternity leave options.
• Cycle to work purchase scheme.
• Vehicle purchase schemes (across all brands) and preferential parts, service and labour rates.
• Employee care helpline.
• Pension scheme and life assurance.

As part of our mission 'Growth Powered by People', we believe in offering a collaborative and innovative environment, removed of bias or stereotypes, where everyone can feel comfortable to bring their whole self to work and therefore enabling all talent to shine.