Payroll Administrator

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Reward & Recognition Programme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Stoke‑on‑Trent. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines while supporting the Payroll Manager and wider People & Culture team.

The successful candidate will handle weekly and statutory payments, maintain records for leavers and starters, and respond to payroll queries. A chance to develop payroll knowledge within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Must have previous payroll experience.
• Familiarity with computerised payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong accuracy, confidentiality and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and meet deadlines.
• Handle daily payroll administration, including holidays and deductions.
• Maintain records for starters and leavers.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly.
• Produce payroll reports and meet timescales.
• Support Payroll Manager with year‑end tasks and reporting.
• Check clocking records and investigate discrepancies.
• Administer employee pension arrangements.
• Maintain payroll documentation and system information.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve queries.
• Role based primarily at Stoke‑on‑Trent with occasional travel to other locations.
• Opportunity to develop payroll knowledge and skills.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

UK payroll knowledge

Meeting deadlines

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team within an established manufacturing business. This role is ideal for an organised and detail‑oriented individual with previous payroll experience who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider People & Culture team, you will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting the smooth running of payroll processes and reporting requirements.

Job Description for the Payroll Administrator role:

• Processing payroll accurately and ensuring all employees are paid within the required deadlines.
• Completing daily payroll administration, including holiday calculations, deductions and statutory payments.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll information and records for starters and leavers.
• Responding to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Producing payroll reports and ensuring information is submitted within agreed timescales.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager with payroll deadlines, year-end processes and additional reporting requirements.
• Checking monthly clocking records and investigating discrepancies where necessary.
• Administering employee pension arrangements.
• Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date payroll documentation and system information.
• Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation and requirements.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues and managers to resolve payroll queries and maintain an efficient service.
• The role will be based primarily at the company’s Stoke‑on‑Trent site, with occasional meetings, off‑site training and visits to other locations as required.
• The successful candidate will receive support and guidance from the wider team and have the opportunity to develop their payroll knowledge and skills.

Candidate Requirements for the Payroll Administrator role:

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at grades 4-9.
• Must have previous experience working within a payroll department
• Familiarity with computerised payroll systems.
• Good knowledge and understanding of payroll processes, including weekly payroll timings.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
• A reliable and discreet approach, with the ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
• Good communication skills and a helpful, approachable manner.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• A proactive attitude, with the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve routine queries and elevate issues when appropriate.

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Officer or a similar payroll position. Candidates with experience in computerised payroll systems, weekly payroll processing, holiday calculations, statutory payments, payroll deductions, pension administration, clocking checks and payroll reporting would be particularly suitable.

This role is commutable from: Stoke‑on‑Trent, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, Burslem, Tunstall, Hanley, Fenton, Longton, Kidsgrove, Alsager and surrounding areas

Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am 3:30 pm

Salary: £22,400 per annum (£28,000 full‑time equivalent)

Benefits

• Company pension
• free pension advice
• life insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• occupational health screening
• health and wellbeing programme
• enhanced annual leave
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• bereavement leave
• company sick pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• discounted products
• free on‑site parking
• employee referral scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• company events and pre‑retirement scheme

Holidays

33 including BH