Payroll Administrator

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free pension advice

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Occupational health screening

Health and wellbeing programme

Enhanced annual leave

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Bereavement leave

Company sick pay

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounted products

Free on-site parking

Employee referral scheme

Long Service Awards

Reward & Recognition Programme

Company events and pre-retirement plan

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team at our Stoke-on-Trent site. You will ensure accurate and timely payroll processing, handling confidential information with care and supporting payroll reporting requirements.

The role requires prior payroll experience, strong Excel/Word/Outlook skills, and the ability to work to strict deadlines in a collaborative team. Hours are 9:00–15:30, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll department.
• Familiar with computerised payroll systems.
• Proficiency with Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Confidential handling of information.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time.
• Complete daily payroll administration including holidays and deductions.
• Maintain payroll records for starters and leavers.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally.
• Produce payroll reports and meet timescales.
• Support Payroll Manager with deadlines and year-end processes.
• Check clocking records and investigate discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical accuracy

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

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.

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.

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.

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)

Benefits:

• Company pension
• free pension advice
• life insurance
• Healthcare Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• occupational health screening
• health and wellbeing programme
• enhanced annual leave
• enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• bereavement leave
• company sick pay
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• discounted products
• free on-site parking
• employee referral scheme
• Long Service Awards
• Reward & Recognition Programme
• company events and pre-retirement scheme

Holidays: 33 including BH