Payroll Admin

KPI Recruiting Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

KPI Recruiting Ltd is partnering with a Leigh-based business to appoint a Payroll Administrator on a full-time, permanent basis. The role oversees end-to-end monthly payroll processing and HR data alignment, ensuring accurate payments and compliant processes.

You will support HR Advisors, handle payroll queries, and maintain records with strict confidentiality in line with GDPR. The position suits detail-focused payroll professionals seeking a stable, daily 9–5 role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation, and statutory requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong administrative and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication with employees and managers.
• Ability to investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies.
• High IT proficiency, including Excel, Outlook and Word.
• Experience using payroll and HR systems.
• CIPD or payroll qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end monthly payroll process, ensuring 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 up-to-date data.
• Work with HR Advisors to provide payroll administration support and handle employee queries efficiently.
• Provide accurate guidance to employees and managers on payroll queries.
• Support HR processes by aligning payroll and HR systems.
• Complete payroll checks and reconciliations to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and pension requirements.
• Assist with payroll reporting and maintain confidentiality under GDPR.

Skills

End-to-end payroll

Payroll legislation

Attention to detail

Administration

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Word

Payroll systems

Education

CIPD or payroll qualification

Tools

Excel

Outlook

Word

Job description

Payroll Administrator Up to £30,000 Leigh Monday to Friday- Flexible 9.00am 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.