Lead Payroll Administrator

Centrica; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading energy company focused on sustainability as a Lead Payroll Administrator. In this role, you will manage payroll processing, handle payroll legislation, and be part of a team striving for a greener future while benefiting from a supportive work environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company matched pension contributions up to 3%

Group Income Protection and Life Assurance

Healthcare plan

Access to MyHealth with 24/7 support

Legal Help

Profit Share Award

Employee Energy Allowance

Qualifications

• Proven experience with payroll legislation, tax, and PAYE procedures.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Handle end-to-end payroll processing for weekly and monthly paid employees.
• Manage starters, leavers, SSP/SSMP, and process attachment of earnings orders.
• Deal with HMRC submissions and respond to payroll queries.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team-working

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Navision/Miracle Pay

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

We’re more than just an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We're energisers, one team of 21,000 colleagues, energising a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels. We are committed to igniting positive change in our communities. Here, you can find more purpose, passion, and potential. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently — we make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team:

At PH Jones, our mission is to mend it.

Our teams have been at the heart of communities for over 50 years. Partnering with local authorities and associations, we support social housing across the UK by installing, upgrading, and repairing heating and electrical systems. We’re also on a mission to make the UK’s social housing sector greener and more energy efficient.

PH Jones is looking for an experienced Lead Payroll Administrator to join our team.

This is a permanent role with a hybrid working pattern, based both onsite at our Stockport office and working from home.

• Full-time, Permanent / 40 hours per week
• Company Benefits
• Employee Energy Allowance and discount on HIVE products

As a Lead Payroll Administrator, you will handle various payroll tasks daily, including:

• End-to-end payroll processing for weekly and monthly paid employees
• Producing earnings analysis for approval
• Managing starters, leavers, SSP/SSMP
• Processing attachment of earnings orders
• Handling P45/P46, P60, and BACS payments
• Managing employee benefits deductions
• Dealing with HMRC submissions and retrievals
• Updating and balancing PAYE reports for HMRC
• Responding to ad hoc payroll queries

The Person:

• Proven experience with payroll legislation, tax, and PAYE procedures
• Knowledge of Navision/Miracle Pay software is advantageous
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Outlook, Word
• Excellent team-working and communication skills
• Self-motivated with a problem-solving approach
• Ability to adapt to changing workloads and priorities
• High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure

You will also receive:

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Company matched pension contributions up to 3%
• Group Income Protection, Life Assurance, and Accident Insurance
• Company-funded Healthcare plan
• Access to MyHealth with 24/7 MyCare line
• Eye Test Voucher
• Annual pay review
• Legal Help
• Centrica Benefits via ‘BeneKit’ – discounts with high street partners
• Profit Share Award
• Employee Energy Allowance

Why should you apply?

We’re a people-focused place that supports our team’s diverse needs. We believe life extends beyond work, which is why our total rewards are designed to be flexible, supporting you and your family physically, emotionally, and financially. Discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you by visiting our link.

If you’re energetic, passionate about sustainability, and eager to grow both personally and professionally, join us to find your purpose where your voice matters, your growth is prioritized, and your ambitions are supported.

Help us, help you. We encourage sharing your information throughout our recruitment process to better understand and support your journey.