Payroll Administrator

High Wycombe - 2-3 days per week Mint Velvet began when founders Liz Houghton and Lisa Agar-Rea set out to create an unfailingly chic collection of contemporary, great quality staples and elevated fits that they felt were missing from their wardrobes. Feeling frustrated that they couldn’t find anything they wanted to wear, or the great customer service they craved, they started fusing relaxed comfort with glamorous yet wearable fashion trends. Relaxed Glamour was born. As collaborative creatives, we take untold pride in our work, designing with heart and soul. We want to be a force for good and are committed to becoming a more circular and responsible business, from the fabrics we choose to our considered processes. We are an agile and growing business, and we work hard to create an environment which allows for growth and progression, balanced with the support and flexibility needed to meet the challenge of a high-performance culture. Our leadership teams and founders sit amongst the teams and encourage a culture of balance and passion. MV is a very special place, and our values are anchored by three main pillars: people, planet, and community. Our Values: With Soul. Courage & Resilience. Passion & Drive. Entrepreneurial Spirit. Collaborative. As Payroll Administrator, you will play a key supporting role across our Finance and People teams. Reporting into the Senior Payroll & Compliance Manager, you will help administer our payroll processes across head office and stores, responding to employee queries and supporting accurate, timely payroll delivery. This is a brilliant opportunity for someone with strong numeracy, attention to detail and a willingness to learn, who can build confidence over time and develop their payroll knowledge in a supportive team. The Role Manage monthly payroll processing across hourly, salaried, and Republic of Ireland payrolls Act as the primary point of contact for payroll queries and oversee the payroll mailbox, and escalating more complex questions where needed Support payroll deadlines by keeping data organised, checking information carefully and working closely with internal teams and our third-party payroll provider Spot and investigate payroll queries, issues and discrepancies, escalating anything more complex in a timely manner Carry out payroll validation checks to help ensure payroll outputs are accurate, complete and compliant Administer monthly pension processes Support internal and external audit requests by helping prepare accurate payroll information and responding to follow-up questions with guidance from the wider team Check payroll data with benefits providers, HMRC, pension schemes, and other third parties and flag any issues identified Support monthly reporting, data analysis, and management information requirements Maintain and reconcile Time & Attendance (T&A) data against payroll records, investigating and resolving discrepancies Contribute to payroll, systems, and compliance-related projects as required What You'll Have You will demonstrate an authentic passion for detail, problem solving and organisation You will be confident working with numbers and comfortable using Excel, with a willingness to keep building your skills as you develop You may already have some experience in payroll or finance administration You are resilient, adaptable and can effectively navigate through both anticipated and unexpected changes You will be a clear and thoughtful communicator, able to explain payroll information in a simple, helpful way for our employees You will enjoy finding better ways to work, whether that is improving a spreadsheet, making a process clearer or helping employees get the answers they need more easily You will be comfortable building relationships across the business, and be a great collaborator You'll Be Rewarded With Competitive starting salary and great career prospects in a fast-paced business 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and a day off on your birthday Company-funded private health insurance and access to Smart Health Life assurance Discretionary bonus scheme 50% staff discount Interest-free Season ticket loan Summer hours - 3pm finishes every Friday throughout June, July & August Bespoke induction support and ongoing development to help you thrive in your new role A welcoming and inspiring work-environment - take advantage of Yoga classes, social activities, an early finish on pay day and more