About The Role

Are you ready to become an integral part of a critical function that ensures our employees are paid and our payrolls are compliant? If you're looking for a role where precision meets purpose, and every detail makes a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

We’re seeking an experienced and process-driven Payroll Advisor to assist with the full end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls with accuracy, efficiency, and integrity. You’ll collaborate closely with HR and Finance, maintain flawless records, and provide expert guidance to colleagues at all levels, handling sensitive queries with professionalism and discretion.

The Payroll Advisor position is a hybrid role, with 2 days based at our Head Office in Hull, and the rest of the week working from home.

Key Responsibilities

1. Processing end-to-end Arco payrolls accurately and on time, including calculations for salaries, bonuses, commissions, benefits, pensions, and statutory deductions.
2. Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data within payroll systems.
3. Supporting the Payroll Administrator and acting as a point of contact for payroll-related queries, providing timely and effective support to employees and management, including more complex queries.
4. Collaborating with HR and Finance departments to ensure seamless data integration and resolve discrepancies.
5. Preparing and submitting payroll reports and reconciliations as required by internal stakeholders and external authorities (e.g., 3 tax references & 5 payrolls including IR35).
6. Communicating effectively at all levels when explaining calculations relating to pay for managers, individuals, pensioners, and external customers, using discretion when providing guidance and dealing with sensitive issues, particularly related to pensioner payroll.
7. Assisting in year-end activities, including processing and submitting HMRC taxable benefits such as P11d, P46 (car), and payrolling benefits.
8. Supporting audits by providing relevant documentation and explanations of payroll procedures.

Benefits

• A competitive starting salary plus up to 10% annual bonus.
• 32 days holiday inclusive of bank holidays, with an option to purchase up to 5 more days.
• 2 fully paid Community Volunteering days annually.
• An excellent pension and Life Assurance scheme.
• A wide range of high street retailer discounts via MyArco Perks.
• Free, 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Access to our Learning Management System for personal and career development.
• Long-term service awards, with employees having worked for us for up to 40 years.

Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in payroll administration, preferably in a mid to large-sized organization.
• A strong understanding of payroll regulations, tax laws, and compliance standards, including BIK calculations.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage confidential information discreetly.
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under pressure, investigating issues and providing solutions.
• Ability to manage workload to meet operational requirements.

Desirable

• Experience with Business Objects & iTrent systems.
• Relevant payroll or finance qualifications such as CIPP, FPC, or CPP.

About Us

With a 140-year legacy, Arco is recognized as the UK's leading safety experts. As the only integrated safety products and services business, our size, scale, and reputation are reflected in our impressive portfolio of clients. We are on a transformation journey to become more profitable and sustainable, offering opportunities to shape our future growth. Our culture is built on the values of Care, Collaborate, Perform, and Deliver. We are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a supportive environment where everyone can thrive. Join us to be part of a safe, inclusive, and high-performing team.