Payroll Clerk

Salary £24,500 - £27,958 dependent on experience Payroll/Data Handling Clerk Location: One Stockport Exchange, Stockport, Greater Manchester Contract type: FTC 6-9 Months We are looking for a Payroll/Data Handling Clerk to join our Payroll team at our Shared Service Centre in Stockport. The role is Full Time 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is currently Hybrid 3 set days office based and 2 set days working remotely at home, but may be full time office based if preferred. As a Payroll/Data Handling Clerk, you’ll be responsible for the processing of approx. 1200 employees pay on a weekly cycle. Payroll and procedural related training will be given in order to achieve this, however good existing and proven skills in manipulating data in MS Excel will be key, as well as a keen desire to gain some Payroll skills and knowledge. With this in mind, previous Payroll experience is advantageous but not essential. Speaking of the business, it an incredibly exciting time to join Stagecoach – and being honest there also plenty of challenge to boot, but we suspect you’re the type of individual that would relish the opportunity to make a difference, no matter if this isn’t always easy! We’re a complex business in parts, but with a really simple premise – transport is at the heart of a strong economy, a strong society, a strong environment and a strong community…and we’re at the very heart of the transport industry. We have a privileged role in connecting individuals and communities across the UK to healthcare, to employment, to education, to leisure…and most importantly to each other. All of our Driving, Engineering, Clerical, Cleaning, and Managerial colleagues expect a correct days pay in return for a hard days work, so as a Payroll Clerk you will have the opportunity to really have a positive impact on peoples lives. To put some more meat on the bones, the role will involve: Ensuring the timely receipt of data from Stagecoach locations, to strict deadlines Data entry into the Workday payroll system Calculation of pay associated with paid and unpaid leave such as sickness absence, annual leave, parental leave Performing accuracy checks per departmental procedure Self audit Responding to queries from internal and external customers Administrative tasks associated with payroll We’ve got a wish list too; Essential You’ll be computer-literate You’ll have good and sound proven knowledge and working experience of MS Excel You’ll have natural customer service skills and take on tasks with a friendly and approachable manner You’ll have great communication skills, both written and verbal You’ll have GCSE Maths and English. Advantageous but not essential Previous Payroll experience The working hours are as follows: Monday to Friday, flexibly between the core hours of 07:30 and 18:00 with the need to front load more hours at the beginning of the week. So if you can tick our boxes, and we’re definitely what you’re looking for, please do apply. We can’t wait to receive your application! Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age. Location: Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SW Welcome to Stagecoach, the UK #1 bus company. If you’re ready to join our team, simply fill out an application via a PC or mobile device, and a member of our Recruitment team will be in touch to inform you of next steps. Every day we help millions of passengers get to the people and places that matter to them, connecting the communities we are proud to serve. Founded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.