Payroll Administrator

KPA Recruitment Ltd; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional development

Well-being scheme

Ongoing training

Career progression

Job summary

KPA Recruitment Ltd is seeking a highly organised Data Administrator to join our client's Payroll team. This role focuses on accurate input of payroll data, maintaining employee records, and supporting payroll and fleet administration.

You will work Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 17:00, with opportunities to develop within payroll, learn systems, and grow your career in a professional environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in administration with payroll data handling.
• Strong numeric data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Office.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain payroll data accurately.
• Record employee absences and align with payroll records.
• Manage payroll inbox and respond to queries.
• File and organise electronic documents.
• Support fleet administration activities where required.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll records.
• Assist with general administrative duties for the Payroll Team.
• Communicate professionally with employees via telephone and email.

Skills

Administration

Data entry

Numerical accuracy

Time management

Communication skills

Independent worker

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hours of Work: Monday-Friday: 08:30-17:00

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Data Administrator to join our clients Payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced administrator who enjoys working with data and has a keen eye for accuracy.

You will be responsible for maintaining employee records, inputting payroll-related data, and providing administrative support across various payroll and fleet administration activities. This role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn, develop, and build a career within payroll.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately input and maintain payroll-related data and figures.
• Record and monitor employee absences, ensuring information is accurate and matches payroll records.
• Manage and organise payroll email inboxes, responding to queries and directing communications appropriately.
• File and maintain electronic documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Support fleet administration activities, including organising and managing fuel cards.
• Ensure payroll records and administration processes are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Assist with general administrative duties to support the Payroll Team.
• Communicate professionally with employees and stakeholders via telephone and email.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous administration experience.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to work confidently with numerical data.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively.
• Professional and confident telephone manner.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What We Offer

• Opportunity to learn and develop within a professional Payroll Team.
• Supportive working environment with ongoing training.
• Valuable exposure to payroll processes and systems.
• Career development opportunities.
• Access to employee well-being scheme

If you are a proactive administrator who enjoys working with data, has excellent organisational skills, and is looking for an opportunity to develop within payroll, we would love to hear from you