Payroll Administrator

Chartwells Independent; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Tonbridge seeks a part-time Payroll Administrator to manage payroll and administrative duties. You will ensure payroll processes run smoothly, support the team, and handle payroll queries. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and prior experience in payroll administration. This role is 24 hours a week during term-time with full training provided.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Great learning opportunities

Supportive onboarding process

Qualifications

• Previous payroll administration experience is desirable.
• Confident in managing payroll and administrative tasks.
• Passionate about delivering exceptional service.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll information accurately and timely.
• Handle payroll queries professionally.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Assist with reporting, compliance, and audit requirements.
• Provide financial and HR administrative support.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organisational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Reliability

Job description

Season your career as a Payroll Administrator

We’re recruiting an experienced Payroll Administrator who is friendly, adaptable, and confident in managing a range of payroll and administrative duties for Chartwells.

This is a part-time, term-time only role, contracted to 24 hours per week across 4 days.

You’ll play a vital part in ensuring our payroll processes run smoothly and accurately, and you’ll be supported to grow within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and recognises those who go beyond the plate.

To help you settle into the role, full training will be provided, and during your probation period you will be supported by a buddy manager who will guide you through your onboarding and day-to-day responsibilities.

Working Pattern

24 hours per week | 4 days | 6 hours per day
(Exact days to be agreed, Monday–Friday)
Contracted weeks: 39.6 per year (term time only)

What you’ll be doing

Your key responsibilities will include, but will not be limited to:

• Processing payroll information accurately and in a timely manner
• Handling payroll queries and communicating updates professionally
• Maintaining and updating employee records
• Assisting with reporting, compliance, and audit requirements
• Providing financial and HR administrative support as required
• Supporting the wider team with general administrative duties
• Managing email enquiries through a central inbox
• Attending meetings, taking minutes, and following up on actions
• Ordering stationery and ensuring a tidy, well‑organised office environment

Who we’re looking for

Our ideal Payroll Administrator will:

• Be passionate about delivering exceptional service
• Have previous payroll administration experience (desirable)
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisational skills
• Show strong time‑management and reliability
• Have high attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
• Be honest, proactive, and motivated to continually develop
• Feel confident working independently and as part of a team

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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