Nikki Hodson Walker Assoc Cipd
About Nikki Hodson Walker Assoc Cipd
Nikki Hodson Walker is a Payroll & Reconciliations Administrator at Entain, where she has worked since 2019. With a background in business administration and human resources, she has extensive experience in payroll processing and employee support.
Current Role at Entain
Nikki Hodson Walker serves as a Payroll & Reconciliations Administrator at Entain, a position she has held since 2019. In this role, she is responsible for processing payroll for approximately 2,500 Coral retail employees across the Central and South Eastern regions of the UK. She supports colleagues with complex issues related to Maternity, Paternity, and Sickness pay, ensuring that employees receive accurate and timely payments. Additionally, she provides payroll information while maintaining compliance with Data Protection obligations.
Previous Experience at Entain
Prior to her current position, Nikki worked as an HR Coordinator at Entain from 2017 to 2019. In this role, she contributed to various HR functions and supported the organization in managing employee-related processes. Her experience at Entain has provided her with a solid foundation in both payroll and human resources.
Education and Qualifications
Nikki Hodson Walker studied at Nottingham Trent University, where she earned a BA (Hons) in Business Management and Human Resources from 2014 to 2017. She also attended New College Nottingham, achieving a BTEC National Extended Diploma in Business Administration from 2012 to 2014. These educational qualifications have equipped her with the knowledge and skills necessary for her roles in payroll and human resources.
Career Background
Nikki's career began with various administrative roles. She worked as an Office Administrator at Siemens through Adecco Group from 2008 to 2009 and as a Data Collection Administrator at E.ON from 2009 to 2011. Additionally, she served as a Midday Supervisor at Parkdale Primary School from 2016 to 2017. These positions have contributed to her extensive experience in administration and support functions.
Key Contributions and Responsibilities
Nikki played a key role in merging the payroll systems of Ladbrokes and Coral, undertaking testing on the Oracle payroll system to ensure accurate recording and payment of absences. She is also responsible for operating court orders and managing balance payments made to control accounts. Her contributions have been significant in ensuring the smooth operation of payroll processes within her organization.