Hybrid Part‑Time Payroll Specialist – Detail‑Oriented

Newsquest; Southampton; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Workplace Pension

Discounts at retail outlets

Team training days

Pro-rata holiday + your birthday off

Career progression

Discount vouchers

Gym membership discount

Cycle to Work scheme

Mental Health Support

Eye test vouchers

Volunteer day

Job summary

Newsquest Media Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our People team on a part-time permanent contract at our Southampton office, with hybrid working and 30 hours per week. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll processing, liaise with pension and HMRC, manage BACS tasks, and support payroll controls while maintaining confidentiality.

The role suits detail‑driven professionals with strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills and prior payroll or related administration

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or a related administrative role with attention to detail
• Proficiency in Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI, and statutory payments including SMP/SSP
• Understanding of court orders, deduction orders, and benefits in kind is beneficial
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Responsibilities

• Deliver a high-quality payroll service, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Manage monthly payrolls, including BACS processing and HMRC submissions
• Reconcile payroll data and process third-party payments
• Support pension auto-enrolment assessments and compliance
• Ensure payroll risk controls and procedures are followed
• Collaborate with colleagues to meet payroll deadlines
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to best practices in payroll processing

Skills

Payroll experience

Office software

PAYE/NI knowledge

Court orders knowledge

Organisational skills

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Newsquest Media Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our People team on a part-time permanent contract at our Southampton office, with hybrid working and 30 hours per week. You will ensure accurate monthly payroll processing, liaise with pension and HMRC, manage BACS tasks, and support payroll controls while maintaining confidentiality.

The role suits detail‑driven professionals with strong Excel, Word and Outlook skills and prior payroll or related administration