Payroll Administrator

Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited

Stafford

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 30,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational Health Screening

Health & Wellbeing Programme

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Bereavement leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Long Service Awards

Reward & Recognition Programme

Company events

Casual dress

Job summary

Xpert Recruitment Solutions Limited is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Stoke-on-Trent to support day-to-day payroll operations within a busy People & Culture team.

You will provide accurate payroll processing, maintain employee records, and respond to queries while ensuring timely payments and compliance with statutory requirements. A professional, confidential approach is essential.

Qualifications

Hands-on payroll experience and accuracy in payroll processing.
Understanding of payroll processes and legislation.
Experience with computerised payroll systems and MS Office.

Responsibilities

Process payroll information and maintain employee records.
Deal with queries and support pension administration.
Assist with year-end activities and deadlines.
Ensure payroll information is confidential and accurate.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Organisation

Excel

Word

Outlook

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

Payroll Administrator
Permanent
Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.15pm Friday 8am - 3pm
Stoke on Trent £28,000

We’re looking for an organised and detail-focused Payroll Administrator to join a busy and supportive People & Culture team.

If you’re someone who genuinely enjoys working with numbers, takes pride in getting the detail right and likes knowing that your work directly impacts people across the business, this could be a great opportunity for you.

You’ll be responsible for supporting the smooth and accurate running of payroll, making sure employees are paid correctly and on time, whilst providing a reliable and professional service to colleagues and managers.

Key Responsibilities

Working alongside the Payroll Manager, you’ll provide day-to-day administrative support across the payroll function. From processing payroll information and maintaining employee records to dealing with queries, supporting pension administration and assisting with statutory payments, you’ll play an important part in keeping everything running smoothly and meeting key payroll deadlines.

Supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll
Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met
Maintaining accurate employee payroll records, including starter and leaver information
Processing payroll changes, deductions and other relevant information
Assisting with holiday calculations and statutory payments
Supporting pension administration
Producing and completing payroll reports accurately and within required timescales
Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers and resolving issues wherever possible
Supporting the Payroll Manager with year-end activities and key payroll deadlines
Keeping payroll systems and employee information accurate and up to date
Staying informed of relevant payroll legislation and best practice
Looking for opportunities to improve payroll processes and ways of working
Ensuring all payroll information is handled with the highest level of confidentiality
Working in line with company procedures and compliance requirements

Skills & Experience Required

We’re looking for someone who already has some hands-on payroll experience and is ready to build on that within a supportive team.
You’ll ideally have:
Around 1-2 years’ recent experience working within a payroll environment
A good understanding of payroll processes and relevant legislation
Experience using computerised payroll systems
Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook
GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at Grade 4-9
Excellent attention to detail and a methodical approach to your work
The ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines
Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your own workload
A professional and approachable manner
Excellent communication skills and the confidence to deal with payroll queries
The ability to work both independently and as part of a wider team
A high level of discretion when handling confidential employee information

The benefits

You’ll be joining a professional People & Culture team where you have the support and training you need to settle into the role and develop your knowledge.

The benefits package includes: