Payroll Administrator - Precise Pay & Great Benefits

Brampton Recruitment Ltd; Hempstalls; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Life insurance

Healthcare Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Long Service Awards

Reward & Recognition Programme

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Brampton Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Stoke‑on‑Trent. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines while supporting the Payroll Manager and wider People & Culture team.

The successful candidate will handle weekly and statutory payments, maintain records for leavers and starters, and respond to payroll queries. A chance to develop payroll knowledge within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent) required.
• Must have previous payroll experience.
• Familiarity with computerised payroll systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Strong accuracy, confidentiality and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and meet deadlines.
• Handle daily payroll administration, including holidays and deductions.
• Maintain records for starters and leavers.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly.
• Produce payroll reports and meet timescales.
• Support Payroll Manager with year‑end tasks and reporting.
• Check clocking records and investigate discrepancies.
• Administer employee pension arrangements.
• Maintain payroll documentation and system information.
• Keep up to date with payroll legislation.
• Collaborate with colleagues to resolve queries.
• Role based primarily at Stoke‑on‑Trent with occasional travel to other locations.
• Opportunity to develop payroll knowledge and skills.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

UK payroll knowledge

Meeting deadlines

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Brampton Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Stoke‑on‑Trent. The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality and meeting deadlines while supporting the Payroll Manager and wider People & Culture team.

The successful candidate will handle weekly and statutory payments, maintain records for leavers and starters, and respond to payroll queries. A chance to develop payroll knowledge within a supportive team.