Payroll Senior Administrator

Butler Rose Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing financial firm in Sheffield is seeking a Payroll Senior to manage payroll processes and oversee pension schemes. The role includes client support, team development, and process enhancements. Ideal candidates should have experience in payroll, excellent communication skills, and familiarity with BrightPay software. This position offers a salary of up to £34k and a hybrid working model for better work-life balance.

Benefits

Salary up to £34k based on experience

Hybrid working model

Medicash and Enhanced Sick Pay

Life Cover

Access to an Employment Assistance Program

Support for professional development and CIPP qualifications

Qualifications

• Organised and personable payroll professional with exceptional communication skills.
• Track record of working to deadlines and managing a busy workload.
• Experience within a payroll bureau or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for multiple intervals.
• Administer workplace pensions and handle PAYE closures.
• Coordinate with HMRC and onboard new payroll clients.
• Provide expert payroll support via phone and email.
• Contribute to the training and development of the payroll team.
• Assist in process improvements and complete analysis tasks.
• Manage BACS payments, pension schemes, and advanced payroll functions.
• Advise the Payroll Manager on payroll procedure enhancements.

Skills

Exceptional organisation and time-management skills

Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal

Experience in a payroll bureau or similar environment

Familiarity with the BrightPay payroll system

CIPP qualification

Tools

BrightPay

Job description

Job Overview

Butler Rose is proud to partner with an innovative and rapidly expanding firm in Sheffield that now due to continued business success, is seeking a Payroll Senior to take ownership of their payroll function. This is your opportunity to be instrumental in shaping their payroll services, overseeing pension schemes and providing top‑notch client/colleague support.

If you are an experienced payroller with a keen eye for detail and a passion for managing complex payrolls who thrives in fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environments, this is for you.

Role Summary

As Payroll Senior, you'll be entrusted with managing payrolls from end to end, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will liaise directly with HMRC, onboard new payroll clients, and handle advanced payroll tasks such as setting up pension schemes and managing PAYE closures. Beyond payroll, you'll also have the opportunity to develop the team, enhance processes, and contribute to the growth of the firm.

Your Key Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end payroll processing for a range of payroll intervals
• Administer workplace pensions and handle PAYE scheme closures
• Coordinate with HMRC and onboard new payroll clients
• Provide expert payroll support via phone and email, ensuring excellent client relationships
• Contribute to the training and development of the payroll administration team
• Assist in process improvements and complete key analysis tasks
• Manage BACS payments, pension schemes, and other advanced payroll functions
• Advise the Payroll Manager on ways to enhance payroll procedures/structures

Who are we looking for?

We're seeking an organised, personable payroll professional with a passion for payroll and exceptional communication skills. The ideal candidate will possess a track record of working to deadlines, managing a busy workload independently, delivering high-quality results. If you have payroll bureau or similar experience with BrightPay payroll software, we'd love to talk to you.

Key Skills & Experience

• Exceptional organisation and time‑management skills
• Strong communication abilities, both written and verbal
• Experience in a payroll bureau or similar environment
• Familiarity with the BrightPay payroll system (ideal but not essential)
• CIPP qualification is a plus.

What's in it for you?

• Salary, up to £34k based on experience
• Hybrid working model for a better work‑life balance
• Well‑being benefits like Medicash and Enhanced Sick Pay
• Life Cover and access to an Employment Assistance Program
• Ongoing support for professional development and CIPP qualifications

Next steps

If you're ready to take the next step in your career within an expanding firm, we want to hear from you - Apply by clicking the link below.

Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.