Part-Time UK Payroll Specialist (25h/wk) – Process & Benefits

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Bolton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Exposure to payroll/benefits processes

Job summary

Assystem is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for over 1,000 employees. You will work closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager to support benefits administration, process improvements, and a compliant payroll function.

The role is part time (25 hours/week) with 2 days in the office, offering a flexible hybrid working environment within the People team. You will handle data from multiple sources, respond to payroll queries, and contribute to reward

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll for UK employees.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Advanced Excel skills and ability to verify data from multiple sources.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly payroll processing for 1,000+ employees including starters and leavers.
• Administer statutory payments, pensions and employee benefits per UK law.
• Collate payroll data from multiple systems, verify accuracy and consistency.
• Validate payroll data, perform checks, support reconciliations and reporting.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant records and company policies.
• Respond to payroll queries and collaborate with internal teams and providers.
• Contribute to annual reward processes and payroll process improvements.

Skills

UK payroll

Excel proficient

Data verification

Cross-system data

Learning new systems

Customer-focused

Discreet handling

Education

CIPP qualification preferred

Tools

Payroll/HR systems

Job description

Assystem is seeking a Payroll Administrator to ensure accurate, timely payroll processing for over 1,000 employees. You will work closely with the Payroll & Benefits Manager to support benefits administration, process improvements, and a compliant payroll function.

The role is part time (25 hours/week) with 2 days in the office, offering a flexible hybrid working environment within the People team. You will handle data from multiple sources, respond to payroll queries, and contribute to reward