Payroll Administrator (FTC)

Aspris; Enderby; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Reward and discount scheme

Comprehensive induction plan

NEST pension

Training and career progression

DBS checks at no cost

Awards and internal recognition

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to Work salary sacrifice

Tech Scheme

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Aspris is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of colleagues across service locations. The role ensures colleagues are paid accurately and on time, with data entered correctly and issues resolved with courtesy.

This is a 13-month maternity cover contract starting 1 December 2026. You will join a friendly team committed to development, with DBS checks provided and opportunities for training, pension contributions and salary-sacrifice schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration in a volume-based environment.
• Working knowledge of payroll legislation is desirable.
• Experience with iTrent or similar HR/payroll software preferable.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Highly organised with meticulous attention to detail and a team player.
• Self-starter able to work with some supervision.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of colleagues.
• Enter and amend data before payroll cut-off dates to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain integrity of local financial controls to minimise risk.
• Respond to colleague payroll queries and escalate complex issues as needed.
• Support sites and third parties with inquiries, handling difficult situations professionally.
• File documentation for auditors and ensure timely month-end processing.

Skills

Payroll processing

Volume-based environment

Payroll legislation knowledge

iTrent / HR system

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Self-starter

Tools

iTrent

Job description

As Payroll Administrator you will be responsible for processing the weekly and monthly payroll for a large number of Aspris colleagues. Working with our Service locations, you will play an integral role in ensuring our colleagues are paid on time all the time.

This will be a 13 month maternity cover contract with a view to start on 1st December 2026.

What will you be doing?

• Ensure that all colleague related data is correctly entered into appropriate systems, and that all necessary amendments have been completed prior to the payroll cut-off date
• Responsible for the accurate inputting of data, ensuring that employees are paid accurately and on time
• Ensure the integrity, probity and reasonableness of local financial controls in respect of the payroll, in order to minimise financial risk via the correct implementation of local procedures and policies
• Answer colleague queries in respect of payroll, referring any complex issues to the appropriate level / manager.
• Assist sites and third parties with enquiries and sometimes demanding and difficult situations which will require demonstrable communication and interpersonal skills
• Ensure all documentation is correctly filed, in order that financial auditors can be satisfied in their audit, via the efficient recovery of key documents of initial entry
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of documentation at the end of the processing month

What do we need from you?

• Experience working within a volume-based environment is desirable
• Previous experience within a Payroll Administration, HR Shared Service or Customer Service
• A working knowledge of payroll legislation is desirable
• Previous experience with iTrent or any similar HR Management System or Payroll Software is preferable
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organised individual with meticulous attention to detail, methodical and thorough approach to work
• Understands the importance of teamwork and actively focuses on being an effective team player
• A self‑starter who can work in a guided environment but also able to work equally well under their own supervision

By joining our friendly and supportive team, you will also be part of a company that invests in you for personal and professional development.

What will we offer you?

• A bespoke reward and discount scheme
• Comprehensive induction plan to give you the best start to your career possible
• National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) pension
• Commitment to your on-going training and career progression
• DBS checks at no cost to you
• Aspris Awards and our internal recognition scheme
• Employee assistance programme which includes support around mental health, finances and counselling
• Salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work and a Tech Scheme
• Ongoing wellbeing support

Shortlisting: w/c 28th September

Interviews: w/c 5th and 19th October