Payroll Administrator

Cole Connections Ltd; Wellingborough; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

Cole Connections Ltd is seeking a Part-Time Payroll Administrator in Wellingborough. The role covers payroll and HR support on a flexible 16–18 hours per week within a growing SME.

Applicants should have payroll experience from start to finish and be comfortable using Moorepay. Monday presence is essential during payroll periods, with some extra hours as required.

Qualifications

• Experience processing payroll end-to-end with minimal supervision.
• Proficient with Moorepay payroll software; willingness to learn new tools.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll data.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll for ~80 employees using Moorepay.
• Ensure payroll is accurate and timely.
• Generate payroll and wage reports.
• Produce absence reports and maintain absence records.
• Support absence monitoring and HR administration activities.
• Prepare employment contracts and related documents.
• Maintain employee records and HR files.
• Support onboarding and employee administration processes.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy across payroll and HR tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

MS Office

Time management

Tools

Moorepay

MS Excel

Job description

Part-Time Payroll Administrator

£30,000 - £35,000 pro rata

Role based in Wellingborough

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a flexible part-time role where you can take ownership of payroll while supporting the wider HR function of a successful SME?

Cole Connections are recruiting for a Part-Time HR / Payroll Administrator to join a growing business in Wellingborough on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the position to become permanent.

This role offers between 16 and 18 hours per week, with flexibility around how those hours are worked. Due to payroll deadlines, some flexibility to work additional hours during busier periods is required, and Mondays are essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Processing the monthly payroll for approximately 80 employees using Moorepay
• Ensuring payroll is completed accurately and within required deadlines
• Generating payroll and wage reports
• Producing absence reports and maintaining absence records
• Supporting absence monitoring and administration activities
• Preparing employment contracts and associated documentation
• Maintaining employee records and HR files
• Supporting onboarding and employee administration processes
• Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll and HR activities

The ideal candidate will have:

• Previous experience processing payroll from start to finish with minimal supervision
• The ability to quickly learn and confidently use payroll software – the system you will use is Moorepay so if you have used this before that would be amazing
• Strong attention to detail and excellent levels of accuracy
• Experience producing payroll, wage and absence reports
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• The ability to manage confidential information professionally

If you have proven payroll experience and strong administration skills and you are looking for a flexible role within a friendly SME environment, we would be delighted to hear from you