Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Bentley; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible part-time hours

Friendly team

Pro rata salary

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd in Doncaster is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator to join a busy HR and Payroll team. The role is 24-32 hours across 3–4 days per week, offering flexibility while handling end-to-end payroll tasks in a fast-paced environment.

You will maintain employee records, process weekly hours, handle deductions and absences, assist with HMRC submissions, and support pension contributions, ensuring GDPR compliance and high accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a payroll processing role.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience using payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Strong Excel skills with VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential employee information.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• CIPP qualification is advantageous; willingness to work towards it.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate employee records within the payroll system and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Process weekly hours and payroll information accurately and on time.
• Input and validate payroll data including overtime, deductions, absences and adjustments.
• Support end-to-end payroll processes and collaborate with the payroll team.
• Assist with HMRC submissions (FPS and EPS) where required.
• Support pension administration and ensure correct contribution processing.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Produce payroll reports and management information for stakeholders.
• Contribute to payroll/HR projects to improve processes and compliance.
• Provide additional HR administrative support as needed.

Skills

Payroll processing

Data accuracy

MS Excel

Communication

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Confidential information

Team player

Education

GCSE English & Maths (C/4)

CIPP qualification advantageous

Tools

Payroll system

Time and attendance systems

ERP/HRIS

Job description

Sewell Wallis are excited to be currently recruiting for a part time Payroll Administrator to join a well-established, market-leading business based in Doncaster. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a supportive HR and Payroll team in a varied, hands-on role.

Offering a permanent, part-time position of 3-4 days per week (24-32 hours), this role would suit someone looking for flexibility whilst continuing to develop their payroll expertise within a fast-paced environment.

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining accurate employee records within the payroll system, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Processing weekly hours and payroll information accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Inputting and validating payroll data, including overtime, deductions, absences and adjustments.
• Supporting the end-to-end payroll process and working collaboratively with the wider payroll team.
• Assisting with statutory submissions to HMRC, including Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS).
• Supporting pension administration and ensuring contributions are processed correctly.
• Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Producing payroll reports and management information for internal stakeholders.
• Supporting payroll and HR projects, helping to improve processes, efficiency and compliance.
• Providing additional HR administrative support when required.

What skills are we looking for?

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll processing role.
• A good understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience using payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Strong numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, with experience of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables being advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, team-focused approach and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling confidential employee information.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• A CIPP qualification would be advantageous, although a willingness to work towards a professional payroll qualification will also be considered.

What's on offer?

• A permanent, part-time opportunity offering 3-4 days per week.
• A competitive salary of £28,000-£30,000 FTE, pro rata depending on hours worked.
• A supportive working environment where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.