Payroll Data Administrator - Graduate

Epwin Group; Telford; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee well-being scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Epwin Group is seeking a motivated Data Analyst / Administrator Graduate to join our Payroll Team. This graduate role offers hands-on experience in payroll administration, data management, and business analysis within a large organisation.

You will support the team with accurate input and analysis of payroll data, administration tasks and fleet administration, developing strong analytical and reporting skills for a long-term career in payroll, data analytics, or business support.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified (or working towards) in a relevant subject such as Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics, HR, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence with Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience using Excel functions.
• Previous administration experience from placements, internships, part-time roles, or university projects.
• Interest in payroll, HR systems, business reporting, or data analytics.

Responsibilities

• Accurately input payroll-related figures and employee data into payroll systems.
• Analyse and validate payroll information for accuracy and compliance.
• Record and monitor employee absences, checking information against payroll records.
• Manage payroll email inboxes and respond to employee queries professionally.
• Maintain and file electronic documents using Microsoft Office.
• Support fleet administration activities, including organisation and management of fuel cards.
• Produce and maintain reports using Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Assist with data cleansing, reporting, and payroll-related analysis.
• Support the Payroll Team with general administrative duties and ongoing projects.
• Communicate effectively with employees and managers via telephone and email.

Skills

Data analysis

Excel

Attention to detail

Numerical data handling

Time management

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Business/Finance/Mathematics/Economics/Data Analytics/HR

Tools

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Data Analyst / Administrator Graduate to join our Payroll Team. This is an excellent opportunity for a recent graduate looking to gain valuable experience in payroll administration, data management, and business analysis within a large organisation.

You will support the team with the accurate input and analysis of payroll-related data, administration tasks and fleet administration. The role offers a fantastic opportunity to learn and develop within payroll while building strong analytical and administrative skills.

This position would suit someone who enjoys working with numbers, has excellent attention to detail, and is keen to develop a long-term career within payroll, data analysis, or business support functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately input payroll-related figures and employee data into payroll systems.
• Analyse and validate payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Record and monitor employee absences, checking information against payroll records.
• Manage payroll email inboxes and respond to employee queries in a professional manner.
• Maintain and file electronic documents using Microsoft Office applications.
• Support fleet administration activities, including the organisation and management of fuel cards.
• Produce and maintain reports using Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Assist with data cleansing, reporting, and payroll-related analysis.
• Support the Payroll Team with general administrative duties and ongoing projects.
• Communicate effectively with employees and managers via telephone and email.

Skills & Experience Required

• Degree qualified (or working towards completion) in a relevant subject such as Business, Finance, Mathematics, Economics, Data Analytics, HR, or similar.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good organisational and time management skills.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with Microsoft Office applications.
• Comfortable working with numerical data and large volumes of information.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Good telephone manner and professional communication skills.
• Positive, proactive, and eager-to-learn attitude.
• Experience using Excel functions.
• Previous administration experience gained through work placements, internships, part-time employment, or university projects.
• Interest in payroll, HR systems, business reporting, or data analytics.

What We Offer

• A structured opportunity to learn and develop within the Payroll Team.
• Hands-on experience working with payroll processes, business data, and reporting.
• Ongoing support, training, and mentoring from experienced colleagues.
• Exposure to a wide range of payroll and administrative activities.
• Potential career progression opportunities within Epwin Group.
• Access to our employee well-being scheme

This is an excellent opportunity for a graduate seeking their first step into a professional business environment. You'll gain valuable experience in payroll administration, data management, and reporting while developing skills that can support a long-term career within payroll, HR, finance, or business analytics.

The Company

Epwin Group is one of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of low maintenance building products with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector.

We are one of the UK’s largest manufacturers and suppliers of windows, doors and fascia systems with some of the best-known manufacturing and service names in the sector.

The principal activities of the Group are the extrusion of PVC-U and roofline products as well as the manufacture of windows, doors, conservatories and sealed units. Group businesses also produce high quality cladding, guttering, decking and prefabricated GRP building components.

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employee’s, we wouldn't be where we are today without them.

We take pride in our people

At Epwin, we believe our success has come from the hard work and dedication of our employee’s, we wouldn't be where we are today without them.

We’re interested in our future, constantly investing and innovating in new products, processes and our employee’s and we like to give back to our employee’s as much as they give us.

The Benefits

Telus Health (Lifeworks) is a confidential employee support platform to help employees and their family’s deal with life challenges.

Holidays

Your holiday entitlement will be detailed in your contract of employment.

Cycle to Work

Obtain a bike and/or cycling accessories to use for cycling to work whilst making income tax and National Insurance savings.