Payroll Administrator

Brampton Recruitment Ltd

Stafford

On-site

GBP 20,000 - 25,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Pension advice

Life insurance

Healthcare plan

Employee assistance program

Health screening

Wellbeing programme

Enhanced leave

Maternity/Paternity pay

Bereavement leave

Sick pay

Cycle to Work

Discounted products

Free parking on site

Referral scheme

Long service awards

Rewards programme

Pre-retirement scheme

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd. in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team within an established manufacturing business. You will work with the Payroll Manager to ensure employees are paid accurately and on time.

Responsibilities include processing payroll, holiday calculations, deductions, pensions, reporting, and responding to payroll queries, while safeguarding confidential information. Hours are Monday to Friday, 9:00 to 15:30.

Qualifications

Experience in payroll department
Familiarity with computerised payroll systems
Knowledge of payroll processes including weekly timings
Excellent numerical and data accuracy skills

Responsibilities

Process payroll accurately and meet deadlines
Complete daily payroll administration including holidays, deductions and statutory payments
Maintain accurate payroll records for starters and leavers
Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally
Produce payroll reports and ensure timely submission
Support Payroll Manager with year-end processes and reporting

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

We are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team within an established manufacturing business. This role is ideal for an organised and detail‑oriented individual with previous payroll experience who takes pride in accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider People & Culture team, you will help ensure employees are paid accurately and on time, while supporting the smooth running of payroll processes and reporting requirements.

Job Description for the Payroll Administrator role:

Processing payroll accurately and ensuring all employees are paid within the required deadlines.
Completing daily payroll administration, including holiday calculations, deductions and statutory payments.
Maintaining accurate employee payroll information and records for starters and leavers.
Responding to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
Producing payroll reports and ensuring information is submitted within agreed timescales.
Supporting the Payroll Manager with payroll deadlines, year-end processes and additional reporting requirements.
Checking monthly clocking records and investigating discrepancies where necessary.
Administering employee pension arrangements.
Maintaining accurate and up‑to‑date payroll documentation and system information.
Keeping up to date with relevant payroll legislation and requirements.
Working collaboratively with colleagues and managers to resolve payroll queries and maintain an efficient service.
The role will be based primarily at the company’s Stoke‑on‑Trent site, with occasional meetings, off‑site training and visits to other locations as required.
The successful candidate will receive support and guidance from the wider team and have the opportunity to develop their payroll knowledge and skills.

Candidate Requirements for the Payroll Administrator role:

GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) at grades 4-9.
Must have previous experience working within a payroll department
Familiarity with computerised payroll systems.
Good knowledge and understanding of payroll processes, including weekly payroll timings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with numerical information.
Strong organisational skills and the ability to meet strict deadlines.
A reliable and discreet approach, with the ability to handle confidential employee information professionally.
Good communication skills and a helpful, approachable manner.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A proactive attitude, with the ability to identify discrepancies, resolve routine queries and elevate issues when appropriate.

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant, Payroll Clerk, Payroll Officer or a similar payroll position. Candidates with experience in computerised payroll systems, weekly payroll processing, holiday calculations, statutory payments, payroll deductions, pension administration, clocking checks and payroll reporting would be particularly suitable.

This role is commutable from: Stoke‑on‑Trent, Newcastle‑under‑Lyme, Burslem, Tunstall, Hanley, Fenton, Longton, Kidsgrove, Alsager and surrounding areas

Hours: Monday Friday 9:00 am 3:30 pm

Salary: £22,400 per annum (£28,000 full‑time equivalent)

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