Payroll Advisor

Michael Page; Warrington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

Hybrid working after training

37.5 hour working week

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting a Payroll Advisor in Warrington on an interim basis. You will support monthly and weekly payroll cycles, review data for accuracy and handle employee enquiries, with potential to move permanent.

The role offers hybrid working after training, a 37.5 hour week, and a salary of £28,000–£35,000 depending on experience. The opportunity suits a detail-oriented payroll professional seeking long-term prospects.

Qualifications

• Experience in a payroll position (administrator/assistant/advisor).
• Detail-oriented with accuracy in processing payroll data.
• Good understanding of payroll legislation and compliance.
• Strong communication skills for employees and managers.
• Able to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly and weekly payroll cycles.
• Review payroll data for accuracy and resolve discrepancies before submission.
• Handle payroll-related enquiries from employees and managers.
• Assist with statutory payments, pension contributions and compliance activities.
• Work with HR and Finance to keep employee records up to date.
• Contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Payroll experience

Attention to detail

Payroll legislation knowledge

Strong communication

Prioritisation under deadlines

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Advisor on an interim basis for a growing business. This is an interim opportunity, with long-term prospects to move permanent.

Client Details

Our client is a well-established business, currently seeking a Payroll Advisor to join their team in Warrington on an interim basis. This role offers the opportunity to gain valuable experience within a busy payroll function, with the potential to become a permanent position for the right candidate.

Description

The Payroll Advisor duties include:

• Supporting the monthly and weekly payroll cycles
• Reviewing payroll data for accuracy and resolving discrepancies before submission
• Handling payroll-related enquiries from employees and managers
• Assisting with statutory payments, pension contributions and compliance activities
• Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure employee records remain up to date
• Contributing to payroll process improvements and system enhancements

Profile

A successful Payroll Administrator should have:

• Previous experience working in a payroll position, ideally as a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Assistant or Payroll Advisor
• A strong eye for detail with the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment
• Good understanding of payroll legislation
• Strong communication skills
• Able to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines effectively

Job Offer

The benefits include:

• Salary £28,000-£35,000 depending on experience
• Temporary position possibility to go permanent
• Free on-site parking
• Hybrid working after passed training
• 37.5 hour working weel

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best