Payroll Administrator

Proman; Stafford; On-site; GBP 44,083,000 - 49,594,000; Full time

Job summary

Proman is seeking a Payroll administrator in Stafford to support weekly and monthly payroll processing and related tasks. The role requires handling deductions, bonuses, and statutory payments while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation.

Your experience in payroll administration and strong numerical skills will help manage confidential data and respond to employee inquiries with accuracy and professionalism. Immediate start for a temporary ongoing assignment in Stafford.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll assistant role.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and data entry skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure all information is up to date.
• Calculate and process overtime, bonuses, commissions, holiday pay, statutory payments, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Process starters, leavers, and employee changes, including salary amendments and pension enrolments.
• Assist with pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify any discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and finance teams as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information at all times.
• Support payroll audits and provide relevant documentation when requested.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers where necessary.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Data entry

Communication

Discretion with confidential data

Education

Payroll or finance qualification

Tools

Excel

Payroll software

Job description

Payroll administrator

36 hours per week - Monday - Friday

Temporary Ongoing

Pay rate £17.24 p/h

Location: Stafford - ST18

**IMMEDIATE START**

Job Purpose

To support the accurate and timely processing of payroll for employees, ensuring all pay, deductions, and statutory payments are administered correctly and in line with company policies and current legislation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous payroll or finance administration experience.

Payroll administrator

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records and ensure all information is up to date.
• Calculate and process overtime, bonuses, commissions, holiday pay, statutory payments, and deductions.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Process starters, leavers, and employee changes, including salary amendments and pension enrolments.
• Assist with pension administration and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a professional and timely manner.
• Reconcile payroll reports and identify any discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll reports for management and finance teams as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information at all times.
• Support payroll audits and provide relevant documentation when requested.
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and external payroll providers where necessary.

Skills & Experience

Essential:

• Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll assistant role.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent numerical and data entry skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.

Desirable:

• Payroll or finance-related qualification.
• Experience using payroll software such as Sage Payroll, Iris, ADP, or similar.
• Understanding of pensions and auto-enrolment legislation.

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