Payroll Administrator

Judicium; Bury; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of HR and payroll solutions, Judicium, is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced team. The role is ideal for candidates with strong administrative skills and a willingness to learn; no prior payroll experience is required. This position offers comprehensive training and a competitive benefits package, including 28 days of holiday and healthcare options.

Benefits

28 days holiday plus additional days for service

Healthcare plan after probation

Free life insurance from day one

Pension contributions after three months

Flexible benefits after probation

25% discount on online learning resources

Qualifications

• Strong administrative skills with advanced Excel capabilities (VLookups, Pivot Tables).
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Willingness to challenge discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Inputting customer data into the iTrent system and generating reports.
• Ensuring payroll data accuracy and processing.
• Resolving queries efficiently.

Skills

Administrative skills

Excel capabilities

Problem-solving

Data management

Job description

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Full details of the job.

Vacancy Name: Payroll Administrator

Vacancy Number: VN1739

Location: BURY

Employment Type: Permanent

About us:

Neo People Management is a nationally recognised leader in providing HR and payroll solutions for schools and multi-academy trusts in the UK. We support our clients with operational and strategic HR advice and deliver high-quality payroll and pensions services to approximately 35,000 school-based staff monthly. We are specialists in the education sector with a highly qualified team passionate about supporting education in payroll and HR.

About the job:

Role: We are recruiting commercially minded Administrators to join our fast-paced Payroll team during a period of growth. No previous payroll experience is required as training will be provided. A can-do attitude and willingness to work in a dynamic environment are essential.

Main responsibilities include:

• Inputting customer data into the iTrent system and generating reports in collaboration with the Pensions and Payroll teams.
• Ensuring payroll data accuracy and processing.
• Resolving queries efficiently.
• Supporting clients with data reporting weekly and on request.
• Handling incoming calls appropriately.
• Supporting administration practices in line with legal and business needs.
• Providing breakdowns for payroll processing.
• Managing client queries and liaising with clients regarding payroll changes.
• Adapting to a fast-paced environment with a focus on client service.

Location: This role is based at our modern offices in Bury, Greater Manchester.

About you:

To succeed, you should have:

• Strong administrative skills with advanced Excel capabilities (VLookups, Pivot Tables, etc.), problem-solving, and data management skills.
• A basic understanding of payroll is desirable.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• The ability to work well in a motivated team and under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Capability to manage multiple accounts and projects simultaneously.
• Willingness to challenge discrepancies.
• A hands-on attitude and eagerness to learn.

What we Offer:

The salary range for this role is £25,000 - £28,000 per annum, depending on experience.

• 28 days holiday plus an extra day for each year of service, up to a maximum of 33 days, plus bank holidays.
• Healthcare plan after passing probation, including access to a private GP.
• Free life insurance from day one, covering up to four times your salary.
• Pension contributions after three months.
• Flexible benefits after passing probation, such as extra holiday, dental, healthcare top-ups, bikes, gym memberships, electric cars, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• 25% discount on online learning resources for the first year with EdPlace.