Payroll Administrator

Confidential; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential in Stafford is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support accurate weekly and monthly payroll processing, ensure correct deductions and statutory payments, and safeguard confidentiality of employee data. Immediate start with 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

You will maintain payroll records, handle starters and leavers, manage pension enrolments, respond to employee queries, and liaise with HR and external providers.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration or payroll assistant role.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments.
• Excellent numerical and data entry skills.
• Proficient in Excel and payroll systems.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and/or monthly payrolls accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records and keep information 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 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 processing

Data entry

Excel

Payroll software

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication

Education

Payroll qualification (desirable)

Tools

Sage Payroll

Iris

ADP

Job description

Payroll administrator

36 hours per week Monday - Friday

Temporary Ongoing

Pay rate £17.24 p/h

Location: Stafford ST18

IMMEDIATE START

Payroll administrator

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.

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.