Sonia Denson

• Liaise with Client Managers for seamless integration of new clients for payroll service.
• Application of new PAYE Schemes.
• Process all pay frequencies meeting deadlines.
• Manage statutory reporting obligations for compliance with HMRC regulations.
• Guarantee confidentiality in handling sensitive personal information, building trust amongst clients.
• Coordinate end-of-year tasks including issuance of P60s to all employees on time.
• Ensure accurate processing of employee salaries by meticulous attention to detail in data entry.
• Oversee payroll team.
• Manage queries regarding pay and tax deductions promptly, enhancing employee satisfaction levels.
• Administer auto enrolment pension schemes.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of legislation changes.
• Streamline payroll processes by implementing efficient software solutions.
• Maintain accurate payroll records in Brightpay software.
• Submit RTI reports to HMRC, ensuring compliance with UK legislation.
• Evaluate discrepancies and rectify payroll errors.
• Manage PAYE deductions and transmit payroll details to HMRC efficiently.

• Assisted Payroll Manager to transfer payrolls from their head office in London to Didsbury.
• Data input of large amount of timesheets.
• Adding new starters and processing leavers.
• Update employee records and pay rates.
• Provide payroll reports for payments.
• Distribution of payslips

I was employed by Unity Partnership within Oldham Council who worked in Partnership with Kier providing Education Payrolls.

Duties included:-

• Assisted with the set up of education payrolls on Selima software.
• Worked on a portfolio of education payrolls.
• Processed new starters & leavers.
• Processed a high volume of timesheets from teachers & teaching assistants.
• Updated pay grades.
• Created BACS files for approval.
• Reconciled payroll reports.

In 2017, Selima took over the Education Contracts. I transferred to their office in Salford and continued to work on the same portfolio of clients. The only difference was the clients used a portal to input the hours/salaries of which we imported to the Selima Software.

Bacs were prepared for authorisation.

• Assisted in performance appraisal processes.
• Provided support for employee onboarding and training procedures.
• Maintained accurate personnel records with diligent attention to detail.
• Maintained privacy of sensitive information by adhering to data protection regulations.
• Conducted confidential exit interviews to identify areas of improvement.
• Monitored absence data to use as triggers for management intervention.
• Issued offer letters & contracts of employment, performed pre-employment checks and amended current contracts.
• Managed employee records in line with requirements and data protection laws.
• Administered payroll duties for timely and accurate salary disbursement.
• Arranged training sessions for staff, contributing to professional development initiatives.
• Prepared relevant HR reports as required by senior management team.
• Supported managers with disciplinary procedures, meetings and note taking.
• Supported managers with return to work interviews and implemented support plans.