The Senior Payroll Advisor will support the Payroll Manager in delivering an efficient, accurate, and timely monthly payroll to the business, in line with internal deadlines, statutory reporting requirements, and legislative obligations.
The role is responsible for maintaining the integrity of payroll data, ensuring it is accurate, up to date, and compliant at all times.
Key Responsibilities
The main activities that will be carried out by the Senior Payroll Advisor will include the below. As would be expected the below is not exhaustive and reasonable responsibilities not listed below will be carried out, with training and support provided where required.
Payroll Processing
- Support Payroll Manager in managing end-to-end payrolls for all employees, including salaried, hourly, and contract staff.
- Ensure accurate calculation of wages, overtime, and deductions.
- Assist with preparation and run monthly, payroll.
- Verify payroll data, timesheets, and approvals.
Compliance & Reporting
- Ensure compliance with statutory regulations (tax, pension, NI, benefits, etc.).
- Support in managing payroll-related audits and maintain up-to-date documentation.
- Support in submitting statutory filings (PAYE, RTI, P60, P11D, pension submissions).
- Maintain GDPR-compliant data handling practices.
Systems & Process Management
- Administer and optimise payroll systems and software.
- Review and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
- Maintain payroll records, reports, and documentation.
- Liaising with SAGE HR/Payroll for any system issue
Stakeholder Support
- Act as support for all payroll queries.
- Work closely with HR and Finance to support budgeting and headcount planning.
- Provide payroll reports and analytics as needed.
- Support Pay negotiations as and when required, providing information and reports.
Benefits & Pension Administration
- Support with pension scheme contributions and auto-enrolment.
- Support with benefits deductions and reimbursements.
- Ensure correct handling of statutory payments (SMP, SSP, SPP, etc.).
- Support the HR team and wider business in identifying opportunities for salary sacrifice schemes and employee benefits.
Skills and Knowledge
- Proven experience in a Senior Payroll Advisor or Payroll Advisor role.
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Proficiency with payroll systems (e.g., ADP, Sage, Sage People, Xero, Workday, etc.).
- Advanced Excel skills and analytical competency.
- Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
Attitude
The Senior Payroll Advisor will build and maintain positive, constructive working relationships with the HR Team demonstrating personal competence, reliability and a commitment to being a valued member of the team.
Training and Experience
· Experience in communicating financial information to managers and employees.
· Excellent computer skills – you will be required to work typically with Word, Excel, and Outlook packages and applications.
· Extensive years of payroll experience at a similar level.
At Loganair we strive at all times to be inclusive and welcoming to applicants for every role across our company. We recognise and value diverse talents allowing our people to grow and develop in a fair working environment. Loganair is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marital status, disability, gender identity, military veteran status and all their characteristics, attributes or choices as protected by law. All recruitment and hiring decisions are based on applicants’ skills and experience.
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Free flu jabs
- Health & wellbeing programme
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
