Payroll Administrator

Central England Coop; Lichfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and friendly team as a Payroll Administrator in a hybrid role that combines office and home working. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a high-volume payroll environment while ensuring accuracy and efficiency. You'll be part of a cooperative society that values inclusivity and community impact, where your efforts directly enhance the colleague experience. With a focus on development and support, this role is perfect for those eager to learn and grow in their payroll career.

Benefits

Retail Discounts

Holiday Buy Scheme

Colleague Recognition Programs

Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies

Colleague Dividend

Paid Volunteering Days

Healthcare Cashplan

Company Pension Scheme

Free Life Assurance

Flexible Working Options

Qualifications

• Practical payroll experience and understanding of the full payroll cycle are essential.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support on the 4-weekly payroll cycle.
• Work with internal colleagues and external providers like HMRC and DWP.

Skills

Payroll Processing

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Education

GCSE in Maths

GCSE in English

Job description

What will you be doing?

As one of our Payroll Administrators, your primary focus will be providing administrative support on our 4-weekly payroll cycle.

As a member of this talented and friendly team, you’ll be involved in a wide range of payroll-related processes that require efficiency and accuracy.

You will adhere to Society policies and statutory legislation, maintaining confidentiality at all times.

This role involves working in partnership with internal colleagues and external providers such as HMRC and DWP.

Our payroll team plays a vital role in delivering a colleague experience aligned with our cultural framework—we are the difference makers.

If you have a colleague-focused mindset, enjoy thinking on your feet, respond positively to challenges, and can work independently, we would love to hear from you!

This is a hybrid role, offering a mix of office and home working.

How will I know if I am right for this role?

This environment is high volume and fast-paced, requiring accuracy and attention to detail.

The ideal candidate will have a colleague-focused mindset, be a true team player, and support wider team activities proactively.

With support and guidance from leadership, you should be willing to learn and develop new skills.

Previous practical payroll experience and supporting in a front-line environment are essential, along with a good understanding of the full payroll cycle.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to build positive relationships are also important.

You must hold Maths and English GCSEs at Grade C or above (or equivalent).

What is in it for me?

Alongside our competitive salaries, colleagues benefit from:

• Retail discounts through our hub, offering savings on shopping, days out, and holidays.
• Holiday buy scheme—purchase up to an extra week of annual leave annually.
• Colleague recognition programs celebrating achievements.
• Enhanced family-friendly policies to support significant life events.
• Colleague Dividend—profit sharing for eligible colleagues.
• Paid volunteering days—up to three days per year.
• Give as you earn—charity support options.
• Healthcare Cashplan to help cover healthcare expenses.
• Company pension scheme and wellbeing resources.
• Free life assurance after qualifying period.
• Accessible training and development programs.
• Wellbeing initiatives including the iTrent Financial Wellbeing (Wagestream) app.
• Flexible working options, including 4-day workweeks, 9-day fortnights, and hybrid working.

For more details, visit Rewards and benefits - Central Coop (careers.coop).

We’re committed to inclusivity. Please inform us of any reasonable adjustments needed during the application process.

Who are we?

We’re Central Co-op, a member-owned and member-led cooperative society.

As a member, you’ll own a share of the business and can make a positive impact in your community, helping us create a sustainable society alongside passionate colleagues. More about working with us at www.careers.coop.