Payroll Admin

KPI Recruiting; Appley Bridge; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is partnering with a well-established Leigh-based business to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role focuses on end-to-end payroll processing and providing high-quality admin support to the HR team, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll (required).
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to support HR Advisors and employees.
• Proficient IT skills including Excel, Outlook and Word.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process accurately and on time.
• Process monthly changes including starters, leavers, salary amendments, overtime, bonuses and absences.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure data is up to date.
• Provide payroll administration support and handle employee queries efficiently.
• Provide guidance on payroll-related queries and ensure GDPR compliance.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pension requirements.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Microsoft Excel

HR coordination

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Payroll Administrator | Up to £30,000 | Leigh

KPI Recruiting has partnered with a well-established and growing business based in the Leigh area who are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and detail-focused payroll professional who has experience managing end-to-end payroll processes and providing high-quality administrative support to the wider HR team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Process monthly payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary amendments, overtime, bonuses, absences, and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure all payroll data is kept up to date.
• Work closely with HR Advisors to provide payroll administration support and ensure employee queries are handled efficiently.
• Provide accurate advice and guidance to employees and managers regarding payroll-related queries.
• Support HR processes by maintaining accurate employee information and ensuring payroll and HR systems are aligned.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations to identify and resolve any discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting and provide accurate payroll information when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure all payroll and employee information is handled securely in line with GDPR requirements.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll (required).
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation, and statutory requirements (required).
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to produce accurate work within deadlines (required).
• Strong administrative skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to support HR Advisors, managers, and employees.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies effectively.
• High level of IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications such as Excel, Outlook, and Word (required).
• Experience using payroll and HR systems (desirable).
• CIPD or payroll qualification (desirable).