Payroll Administrator

Manpower; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 35,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Middlesbrough is seeking a Payroll Assistant to join a payroll team on a temporary basis for 5 months. Responsibilities include ensuring accurate payroll processing, handling sickness payments, and assisting with leave calculations. Ideal candidates will have strong Excel skills, customer service experience, and preferably a payroll qualification. This role demands attention to detail and adherence to regulations.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in a payroll-related role.
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, and SMP.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording and payment of statutory sick pay entitlements.
• Input absence data into the absence management system, resolving discrepancies.
• Process timesheet data accurately and on time.

Skills

Strong prioritisation and time management skills

Excellent customer service focus

Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word

Education

CIPP or relevant payroll qualification

Tools

Payroll and HR systems

Job description

Overview

Vacancy: Payroll Assistant
Location: York
Salary: £34,535
Vacancy Type: Temporary (approximately 5 months)
Shift Pattern: Monday - Friday
Hours: 35 hours per week

Manpower have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Assistant to join our client’s Payroll Team on a temporary basis for 5 months. Reporting directly to the Payroll Manager, you will be responsible for delivering an efficient, effective, and legally compliant payroll service. This role involves ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll data and addressing requests from both internal and external customers. In addition to providing accurate payroll services, you will play a key role in continually enhancing our payroll processes and improving the information we provide to our employees.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate recording and payment of statutory and company sick pay entitlements.
• Input absence data into the absence management system, resolving any discrepancies.
• Process timesheet data into the payroll system accurately and on time.
• Calculate maternity, paternity, and other statutory leave payments.
• Ensure all administrative, communication, and reporting processes meet both company and regulatory requirements.
• Calculate arrears of pay, average earnings, and gross pay.
• Interpret and apply HMRC rules along with company terms of service related to pay.
• Ensure proper processing of benefit scheme deductions (e.g., salary sacrifice and saving schemes).
• Provide timely information to internal and external customers, ensuring confidentiality is maintained.
• Carry out routine internal checks to ensure accuracy of timesheets, claims, and data amendments.
• Address any pay discrepancies (overpayments/underpayments) in line with established procedures.

Requirements

• CIPP or another relevant payroll qualification ideally but not essential.
• Strong prioritisation and time management skills.
• Excellent customer service focus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Previous experience with payroll or accounts systems.
• Sound knowledge of Income Tax, National Insurance, SSP, and SMP.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Familiarity with company-specific conditions of service.
• Practical knowledge of Payroll and HR systems.
• Demonstrable experience in a payroll-related role.

About the role

This is your opportunity to contribute to an efficient and supportive payroll function while making a positive impact. If you're passionate about payroll processes and looking to make a difference, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Details

• Job Title: Payroll Administrator
• Company: Manpower
• Location: Middlesbrough, North Yorkshire
• Posted: Sep 30th 2025
• Closes: Oct 31st 2025
• Sector: Administration
• Contract: Temporary
• Hours: 35 hours per week