Payroll Admin

Kpi-Recruiting-Ltd; Appley Bridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting is hiring a Payroll Administrator in Leigh to join a well-established business. You will manage end-to-end payroll, ensure accurate monthly processing, and provide admin support to the HR team.

The role requires strong knowledge of payroll legislation, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills to handle employee queries. Monday to Friday with flexible 9:00am–5:00pm hours.

Qualifications

• End-to-end payroll experience required.
• Strong knowledge of payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication to support HR Advisors, managers and employees.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• High IT proficiency incl. Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience using payroll/HR systems preferable.
• CIPD or payroll qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end monthly payroll process ensuring accurate & timely payments.
• Process monthly payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, bonuses and absences.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and up-to-date data.
• Provide payroll admin support to HR and handle employee queries.
• Offer payroll guidance to employees and managers.
• Align payroll with HR systems and processes.
• Perform payroll checks and reconciliations to resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, statutory payments and pensions.
• Assist with payroll reporting and provide accurate data when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR-compliant handling of payroll data.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Administrative skills

Communication

Discrepancy resolution

IT proficiency (Excel/Outlook/Word)

Payroll/HR systems experience

CIPD or payroll qualification

Education

CIPD or payroll qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Payroll/HR systems

Job description

Payroll Administrator | Up to £30,000 | Leigh | Monday to Friday- Flexible9.00am to 5.00pm

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

Skills:

• 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).

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only candidates who are successfully shortlisted for the role will be contacted personally.

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