Payroll Coordinator

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

34 days annual leave

Auto-enrolment pension

Health care benefits

Complimentary on-site parking

Job summary

JAM Recruitment Ltd in Leicester is seeking a part-time Payroll Coordinator to manage the end-to-end payroll cycle over four days per week, with hybrid working options. You will ensure employees are paid accurately and on time while collaborating with HR and Finance to verify payroll data.

The role covers weekly and monthly payroll runs, statutory payments, RTI submissions to HMRC, payslips and year-end documentation, plus payroll reconciliations and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience processing end-to-end payroll for weekly and monthly runs.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments.
• Experience with pensions and auto-enrolment processes.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills and discretion with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Calculate statutory payments and deductions.
• Manage new starters, leavers, salary changes and benefits in the payroll system.
• Submit RTI information to HMRC and ensure compliance with legislation.
• Prepare payslips, P45s, P60s and payroll documentation.
• Respond to payroll queries and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and support month-end reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and data accuracy.

Skills

End-to-end payroll processing

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Excellent communication

Education

CIPP qualification advantageous

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting a permanent, part‑time Payroll Coordinator based in Leicester, working four days per week with hybrid working options. The role involves managing the end‑to‑end payroll cycle, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, and collaborating with HR and Finance teams to verify payroll data.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• 34 days of annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Auto‑enrolment pension scheme
• Health care benefits
• Complimentary on‑site parking

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.
• Calculate statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, SPP and other payroll deductions.
• Manage starters, leavers, salary changes and employee benefits within the payroll system.
• Process pension contributions and ensure compliance with auto‑enrolment requirements.
• Submit RTI information to HMRC and ensure payroll complies with current legislation.
• Prepare and issue payslips, P45s, P60s and other payroll documentation.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and resolve issues promptly.
• Complete payroll reconciliations and support month‑end reporting.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and maintain accurate employee records.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Payroll Coordinator, Administrator, Officer or similar role.
• Experience processing end‑to‑end payroll for weekly and/or monthly runs.
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and statutory payments.
• Experience processing pensions and understanding of auto‑enrolment.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately under deadlines.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to handle confidential information confidently.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel and payroll software.
• Proactive approach with excellent organisational and time‑management skills.
• A CIPP qualification or payroll‑related training is advantageous but not essential.