Payroll Administrator

Chartwells; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering services provider in the UK is seeking a part-time Payroll Administrator in Tonbridge. This role involves managing payroll processes, handling queries, and maintaining employee records. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll administration experience and strong communication and organizational skills. The position offers training and support, making it ideal for individuals motivated to develop their careers in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Learning and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about delivering exceptional service.
• Demonstrates excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Shows strong time-management and reliability.
• High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Confident working independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Exceptional service delivery

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Attention to detail

Proactive attitude

Education

Previous payroll administration experience

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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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!