Payroll Administrator

hireful; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturer in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator to join its People & Culture team. Working with the Payroll Manager, you’ll ensure accurate, on-time payroll for all employees and maintain records, including pensions.

This onsite role is 30 hours per week, Mon–Fri, 9:00–15:30, with a supportive team and a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality across the business.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll department within the last five years (essential).
• Hands-on use of a computerised payroll system and understanding of payroll legislation.
• GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent).
• Sharp eye for detail with strong organisation and discretion.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time, including holidays, deductions and statutory payments.
• Keep payroll records up to date from new starters to leavers and monthly clocking checks.
• Administer pension arrangements and resolve payroll queries quickly.
• Support the Payroll Manager through monthly deadlines and year-end.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

GCSE Maths & English

Tools

Excel

Word

Outlook

Job description

A well-established manufacturer based in Stoke-on-Trent is looking for a part-time Payroll Administrator to join its friendly People & Culture team. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you ll make sure every employee is paid accurately and on time.

It s a supportive environment where accuracy and service really matter, and where your work makes a real difference to colleagues across the business.

Based onsite in Stoke-on-Trent this part-time Payroll Administrator role is commutable from Newcastle-under-Lyme, Crewe, Stafford, Congleton, Leek, Stone, Biddulph and surrounding areas.

Salary: GBP22,400 per annum ( GBP28,000 FTE ) with a great list of benefits and working 30 hours a week, Mon to Fri, 9am to 3:30pm.

What you'll be doing

• Processing payroll accurately and on time, including holiday calculations, deductions and statutory payments
• Keeping payroll records up to date, from new starters and leavers to monthly clocking checks and reports
• Administering pension arrangements and helping employees and managers resolve payroll queries quickly
• Supporting the Payroll Manager through monthly deadlines and year-end, and spotting ways to make processes smoother

What you need to bring

• Experience in a payroll department within the last five years (essential)
• Hands-on use of a computerised payroll system and a good understanding of payroll legislation
• Confident Excel, Word and Outlook skills, plus GCSE Maths and English at grade 4 or above (or equivalent)
• A sharp eye for detail, strong organisation and the discretion to handle confidential information

Why you'll love this job

• Full training and support from day one, in a professional, friendly team
• A generous package including enhanced annual leave, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, company sick pay, a healthcare cash plan, life insurance and free pension advice
• Free on-site parking, casual dress, Cycle to Work, long service awards, a recognition programme and regular company events

If you take pride in getting the details right and want a payroll role with a great work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you.