Part-Time Payroll Administrator (12-Month FTC)

Confidential; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

Orbit Group is hiring a Payroll Administrator for a brand new, part-time, 12-month fixed-term role based on-site at Garden Court, Coventry. You'll support the payroll team with accurate records, respond to queries, and help deliver an efficient payroll service.

The role sits within People and Strategy, focusing on continuous improvement, data integrity, and compliant payroll processing. Flexible hours across the week apply, with Tuesday as a set on-site day.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll administration experience in a similar role.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good numerical and data entry skills.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel.
• Understanding of P45s, P60s, P11 Ds

Responsibilities

• Process payroll administration activities including starters, leavers, contractual changes, additional payments and deductions.
• Input and maintain colleague payroll records, ensuring data is accurate and up to date.
• Monitor the payroll inbox and act as a first point of contact for routine payroll enquiries.
• Respond to colleague and stakeholder queries in a professional and timely manner, escalating issues where appropriate.
• Support payroll processing through data validation, checking and reconciliation activities.
• Assist with the administration of statutory payments, pensions and employee benefits.
• Produce payroll letters, reports and other documentation as required.
• Maintain payroll records in line with company policies, GDPR requirements and statutory obligations.
• Support internal and external audit requests by providing accurate payroll information and documentation.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues across HR Shared Services and the wider People Directorate to provide an effective service
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and identify opportunities to enhance payroll processes

Skills

Payroll administration

Attention to detail

Numerical/data entry

Organisational/time management

Independent and team work

Confidential information handling

Communication/customer service

Excel

P45s P60s P11Ds

Tools

Excel

Job description

Orbit Group is hiring a Payroll Administrator for a brand new, part-time, 12-month fixed-term role based on-site at Garden Court, Coventry. You'll support the payroll team with accurate records, respond to queries, and help deliver an efficient payroll service.

The role sits within People and Strategy, focusing on continuous improvement, data integrity, and compliant payroll processing. Flexible hours across the week apply, with Tuesday as a set on-site day.