URBN - Payroll Administrator (12 Month FTC) - Peterborough DC

This position is located at Unit 3 Forli Strada, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, PE73HH United Kingdom

This role can be based in either our Peterborough Fulfilment Center or London Head Office.

Join our payroll team as a Payroll Administrator, where you’ll play a key role in ensuring our 3,500+ employees across Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, and Free People are paid accurately and on time in the UK and EU. This fast-paced role is perfect for a highly organised professional with a sharp eye for detail and precision with data entry. You’ll join a friendly, supportive environment that prides itself on collaboration and provides training to help you succeed.

• Ownership of monthly payroll data (via Payroll system) such as, starters, leavers, and changes.
• Maintenance of timekeeping system (Kronos) for starters, leavers, and changes. 
• Preparation and posting of journals and full reconciliation.
• Assisting with pension queries (automatic enrolment and opt-out).
• Maintain and develop relationships with all key stakeholders. 
• Work closely with HR to support with benefit processes, pre and post payroll processing.
• Ensure all payroll related issues are handled in the most efficient and timely manner possible.
• Assist the wider payroll team with any other ad-hoc tasks. 
• Keep up to date with new legislation, ensuring policies and procedures are correctly in place and documented.  
• Liaise with HM Revenue and Customs.
• Proactively audit the payroll information received to ensure there is appropriate authorisation.
• Ensure all colleagues are paid in accordance with agreed timetables.
• Knowledge of manual payroll calculations, PAYE/NIC and statutory payments when running payrolls e.g., redundancy, SMP/SAP, SPP and SSP.
• Help where necessary with current projects to deliver corporate objectives.
• Look at current issues; feel confident to make suggestions on where to resolve.
• Ensuring operational service reviews take place monthly to ensure the delivery standards are managed against the service level agreements.
• Comply with internal and external audit requirements.

• Proven experience processing UK payroll. Ideally, you will be an experienced payroll administrator ready to hit the ground running.
• Ability to manage multiple brands and countries simultaneously, navigating a dynamic environment with distinct processes for each.
• A proactive "can-do" attitude with the ability to engage others and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced office.
• High-level attention to detail and strong data entry skills are essential.
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to challenge current processes to drive positive change.
• Proficiency in the MS Office suite, specifically Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• An enthusiastic learner who remains curious and enjoys working in a collaborative, people-focused environment.
• Curious with the confidence to challenge current process to drive positive change.

Work-life balance:

-Flexible start and finish times

Wellbeing:

-Employees Assistance program to support with mental, physical and financial health

-Fully equipped free gym and on-site wellness room and 50% discount of external gym memberships

-Private Medical Insurance

Employee Discount:

-Up to 40% off at all URBN Brands! 

Community:

-One paid day to either volunteer or fundraise for a charity of your choice

Travel:

-Cycle to work scheme

- Season ticket loan

Continued Development:

-We offer structured support within the business alongside continued learning and development

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URBN is an Equal Opportunities Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We provide equal employment opportunities regardless of age, sexual orientation, sex, gender reassignment, pregnancy, marital status, religion, race, or disability. We base all our employment decisions on merit, job requirements and business needs.