Payroll Administrator

Edwards & Pearce; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary pro rata 28,000 - 30,000

25 days holiday

Parking

Pension

Gym discount

Job summary

Edwards & Pearce is assisting in recruiting a detail-focused Payroll Administrator to join the HR and Payroll team in Doncaster. This part-time role offers 32 hours per week, Monday to Thursday, and is fully office-based.

You will maintain employee records, process weekly pay, handle pay elements, and support pension administration and HMRC submissions. The role requires 2+ years payroll experience and a CIPP qualification or willingness to pursue one.

Qualifications

• Payroll qualification (CIPP) or willingness to pursue.
• 2+ years of payroll processing experience.
• Understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced features such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables desirable).
• Excellent organisation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional and discreet handling of confidential payroll data.
• Flexible working hours during weekly payroll cycles and year-end processing.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update employee records in payroll system with GDPR compliance.
• Process weekly hours and pay data accurately and on time.
• Input and validate pay elements including overtime, absence, deductions and adjustments.
• Support end-to-end payroll processing and provide cover as needed.
• Assist with statutory reporting and HMRC submissions.
• Support pension administration and ensure correct contributions.
• Act as first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Produce payroll reports and management information.
• Provide general HR administrative support to wider HR team.
• Undertake other duties as required by management.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organisation & teamwork

Strong communication

Discretion with confidential data

Problem solving

Flexibility with working hours

Education

CIPP qualification or willingness to work towards

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Payroll & Time attendance systems

Job description

We are looking for a detail-focused Payroll Administrator to join our client's HR and Payroll team in Doncaster. This position is part time, working 32 hours per week Monday to Thursday. The position is fully office based.

• Maintain and update employee records within the payroll system, ensuring data accuracy and compliance with GDPR.
• Process weekly hours and pay data accurately and within payroll deadlines.
• Input and validate all pay elements (including overtime, absence, deductions and adjustments) to ensure correct calculation of pay.
• Support end-to-end payroll processing and provide cover for Payroll Administrators when required.
• Assist with statutory reporting and HMRC submissions.
• Support pension administration processes, ensuring correct contributions and compliance within the payroll system.
• Act as a first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Produce payroll reports and management information as required.
• Provide general and ad hoc HR administrative support to the wider HR team.
• Undertake any other duties as required by management.

THE CANDIDATE:

• Professional payroll qualification such as Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP) or willingness to work towards one.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in payroll processing.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Experience using payroll and time & attendance systems
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (advanced skills such as VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables desirable).
• Excellent organisation, communication, and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Professional and discreet approach when handling confidential payroll data.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a service-focused attitude.
• Flexibility with regard to working hours may be required during weekly payroll cycles and year-end processing.

THE BENEFITS:

• Salary: 28,000 - 30,000 pro rata
• 25 days holiday
• Parking
• Pension
• Gym discount

THE CONSULTANCY:

Edwards & Pearce acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Edwards & Pearce is an Equal Opportunities Employer.