Payroll Administrator - Chorley, Lancashire

Parkwood Leisure Ltd; Greater Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic leisure organization in Greater Manchester is looking for a Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processes and ensure accuracy. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll, a strong understanding of statutory deductions and excellent communication skills. The role includes responsibilities such as managing payroll for multiple clients and adhering to regulations. This position offers hybrid working, gym memberships, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Employee discount portal

Free gym membership

Cycle to Work scheme

Pension Scheme

Career progression

Qualifications

• Understanding of income tax, National Insurance, and pension contributions.
• Diplomatic and customer-facing approach.
• Ability to manage payroll queries and ensure confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to person for all payroll-related matters.
• Process payroll from beginning to end for your portfolio.
• Liaise with contract managers to resolve data input errors.

Skills

Strong understanding of statutory deductions

Excellent communication skills

Experience preparing payroll for multiple clients

Proficiency in payroll software

Ability to work under tight deadlines

Tools

PeopleXD

Job description

Payroll Administrator - Chorley, Lancashire

Hybrid working

Salary – Up to £30,000

Parkwood Leisure is on the lookout for a Payroll Administrator to join our team. We're looking for an enthusiastic, experienced and talented individual to join us as we embark on our next phase of growth. If you have a passion for what you do, making a difference and want to work for a truly unique firm where you have the freedom to use that experience to deliver exceptional work, then we would love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

• Act as the go‑to person for all payroll related matters.
• Reporting to the Payroll Supervisor, undertake general administrative duties and collaborate with the payroll team.
• Process payroll from beginning to end for your own portfolio.
• Provide payroll checking and advisory service to all levels of management and employees.
• Apply up-to-date payroll legislation knowledge and client relationship skills.
• Liaise with contract managers/administrators to resolve data input errors.
• Check data input for accuracy and ensure it aligns with company policies.
• Review and validate payroll inputs, including salaries, benefits, allowances, and deductions.
• Ensure payrolls are accurate and paid on time per each company's requirements.
• Administer auto‑enrolment and other company pensions.
• Provide help‑desk service to employees for Self‑Service Portal registration/sign‑in.
• Action payroll‑related administration (e.g., earnings enquiries, DWP documentation, mortgage applications) in a timely manner.
• Administer employee deductions and payments/documentation to relevant bodies such as Child Support Agency, Attachment of Earnings Orders, etc.
• Adhere to the company audit procedure.
• Manage the Payroll inbox and resolve all queries within stipulated time frames.
• Comply with statutory requirements, company policies and standard procedures.
• Ensure data protection and confidentiality is always maintained.

You'll have

• Strong understanding of statutory deductions, including income tax, National Insurance contributions, and pension contributions.
• Ability to deal effectively with telephone and written queries from both internal and external agencies.
• Experience preparing payroll for multiple internal clients and working with various stakeholders.
• Proficiency in payroll software, ideally PeopleXD, for end‑to‑end payroll processing.
• Excellent communication and numeracy skills.
• Understanding of data protection regulations and confidentiality requirements in handling employee information.
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and set procedures.
• Diplomacy, confidentiality, and a customer‑facing approach are essential.
• Continuous learning mindset to stay updated with changes in UK payroll regulations and best practices.

What can we offer you?

• Hybrid working
• Employee discount portal
• Free gym membership for you and a nominated person
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Pension Scheme
• Company sick pay
• Career progression
• Training and development

Closing Date: 7th November 2025

If you are interested in applying for this role, we suggest that you do so at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Please note that if you have not received correspondence within 21 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.

We are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers that are committed to inclusion and diversity.