Payroll Administrator - Part Time at Orbit Group, Whitley

We’re building thriving communities as one of the UK’s largest housing groups and a leading developer of affordable housing.

We believe everyone is entitled to a good home they can afford, in a place they are proud to live. More than 100,000 people live in our homes.

If you want to experience work that’s truly rewarding, join us. Because when we achieve together, customers and communities thrive.

Work for Orbit. Believe in people.

The role

12 month FTC 
Part-time 25hrs (flexible hours across the week, Tuesday is a set working day that will be on-site at our Garden Court, Coventry office)
Full-time equivalent salary - £28,785 (pro-rata to 25hrs)
Agile Working role

Orbit Group are delighted to be recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join us in this brand new part time, fixed term contract role.

During an exciting and busy period of change and transformation to the organisation, the Payroll Administrator will provide administrative support to the payroll team, ensuring payroll records are maintained accurately, and payroll changes are processed in a timely manner. You will be responsible for handling routine payroll administration, responding to colleague queries and supporting the Payroll Officer and Payroll Manager in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service.

This role is part of People and Strategy where you'll help us to build a culture and brand that people want to be part of.

What you'll achieve

• Process payroll administration activities including starters, leavers, contractual changes, additional payments and deductions.
• Input and maintain colleague payroll records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor the payroll inbox and act as a first point of contact for routine payroll enquiries.
• Respond to colleague and stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support payroll processing through data validation, checking and reconciliation activities.
• Assist with the administration of statutory payments, pensions and employee benefits.
• Produce payroll letters, reports and other documentation as required.
• Maintain payroll records in line with company policies, GDPR requirements and statutory obligations.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate payroll information and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR Shared Services and the wider People Directorate to provide an effective service
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes

What you'll bring

Essential skills

• Previous payroll administration experience in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and data entry skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Understanding of P45s, P60s, P11Ds

Why Orbit?

Choosing us means being rewarded in every sense.

Here’s what you can expect to enjoy with us.

A rewarding experience that works for you

We strive to create an inclusive experience with benefits and wellbeing programmes designed to help you, and your loved ones, to thrive. For a better work life balance, we offer flexible working opportunities for many roles.

A place to progress

From training programmes to professional qualifications, we provide opportunities to learn and develop at every stage of your career. Whether you’re a student, graduate or experienced professional we’ll support you to grow.

For leaders, our tailored development journeys are designed to stretch and strengthen your leadership skills. As well as practical training, we give you access to renowned business schools and experiential programmes for greater breadth and depth of learning.

A purpose to feel proud of

We’re proud to make a difference to people together. We’re values-driven with a commercial focus on performance - because the more profit we make, the more we can achieve for people.

What brings us together is a passionate belief in progress and people.

Read more about the values and purpose that drive us on our careers website.

How we hire

We aim to make our hiring process simple and fair:

1. Online application
2. Interview(s)
3. Decision and offer

We put the safeguarding of our customers, colleagues and contractors at the heart of everything we do and as such, certain roles will be subject to a DBS check.