Administrator, Payroll - Fixed Term Contract (18 months)

Build an Aviation Career You’re Proud Of

At StandardAero, we use our ingenuity and know-how to find solutions for the simple to the most complex challenges in aviation. Together, we get the job done and done well. Our stability, resources, and respectful culture supports you in building a solid career with a great team you can count on day in and day out.

Purpose of the role:

Working as part of a small team, this role will contribute to processing the UK payroll in a timely and accurate manner.

Key responsibilities and duties:

• End to end processing of UK payroll including data collation, input, and reporting.
• Process all paperwork associated with employment changes and variations to contracts and maintain accuracy of the payroll system data. 
• Prepare payroll data in readiness for internal and external audits.
• Accurately maintain the payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Answer queries from staff regarding payroll and time and attendance. 
• Processing payroll benefits in kind, prepare P11Ds and PAYE Settlement Agreement returns where there is a requirement.
• Adherence to our Quality Management Systems (QMS), Safety Management Systems (SMS), Environmental Management Systems (EMS) and all associated Business Manuals.

Competencies:

• Experience working in a busy office environment and working to tight deadlines.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Understanding of the requirements of GDPR when handling data.
• Basic payroll knowledge is required, but advanced training will be provided on the job.

Personal attributes:

• Excellent attention to detail to ensure accuracy of payroll payments at all times.
• Organised and methodical working style with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong aptitude for learning new software and systems.
• Strong communication skills over the phone, via email and face to face.
• High numerical literacy with the ability to carry out complex calculations.
• Willingness to learn and develop advanced payroll and related skills.
• Trustworthy and able to work with high volumes of confidential data.
• Flexibility with hours and peak periods of work.

Professional Qualifications/Education and Training:

• A professional qualification in payroll administration would be an advantage but is not required.

Benefits that make life better:

• 206 hours annual leave per year for employees working 37 hours per week, plus 8 public holidays
• 4 employer match pension scheme
• YuLife wellbeing services, including 24/7 virtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, personalised online fitness programs, and many more!
• Bonus opportunities
• Generous paid sick leave
• Life assurance cover
• Salary sacrifice cycle to work scheme
• Onsite gym at both the Fleetlands and Almondbank sites
• Eye test vouchers
• Seasonal flu jabs administered on site each year by Bupa
• Learning and training opportunities