Senior Payroll Administrator

Payroll Accuracy & Processing

Support & Relationship Management

Payroll Administrator Skills Development

• Develop and maintain training materials for areas of subject-matter expertise.
• Coach team members to enhance their skills in areas of expertise.
• Drive the continuous improvement and evolution of payroll practices.
• Support the onboarding of new arrivals and provide mentorship to foster the development of new recruits.

Additional Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager with ad-hoc tasks as required.
• Assist with audits, Freedom of Information requests, and internal HR or disciplinary processes when needed.
• Participate in system testing for payroll updates or upgrades.
• Who You Are
• We are looking for a candidate with a high degree of adaptability to procedural and regulatory changes, along with the following qualifications:
• Minimum of 2 years of mid to senior hands-on experience navigating UK payroll legislation and processes.
• CIPP Qualification (Technician level or above).
• A genuine passion for sport, wellness, or movement in any form.
• Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering outstanding internal customer service and a solution-oriented attitude.
• A proven track record of handling sensitive, confidential data with absolute integrity.
• Comfortable navigating change and evolving processes in a dynamic environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency in using SAP SuccessFactors and Workday is an advantage
• Additional Information
• Hybrid Working: This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at least three days per week in one of our hubs (London, Stockport, and Dublin).
• Benefits and perks
• Healthy employee discount on Decathlon products
• Free Weekly Team Sports/Activities
• Shareholding Scheme
• Cycle-to-Work Scheme
• Possibility to enroll in Private healthcare with mental health support
• Pension package with up to 5.5% employer contribution
• International. Sport-passionate. Collaborative team members. Stronger together through our driving force to bring people together through sports to make wellbeing accessible for all.
• At Decathlon UK and Ireland, we offer Careers That Let You Play. As part of the DECATHLON Group, one of the world's largest sports retailers headquartered in France, we specialise in creating sport products and distributing them through online and physical stores across 56 countries with over 1,700 locations. With over 40+ stores in the UK and Ireland, our mission is to be the spirited cheerleaders of sports and healthier living in the nation!
• Decathlon is committed to inclusion and non-discrimination, and thus acts on a daily basis in favor of disability, a multi-generational workforce, social diversity, and equality between women and men. If, due to a disability, you require any special accommodations during the recruitment process, please let us know. At Decathlon, first and foremost, we are recruiting personality and character.