Senior Payroll Administrator

BrightHR; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced holidays

Private health care

Pension scheme contribution 5-7%

Refer a friend scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BrightHR is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator in Manchester to manage end-to-end payroll for a portfolio of clients. You will ensure accurate processing, timely submissions, and clear client communication while upholding confidentiality.

You will leverage your 5+ years in a bureau environment and CIPP qualification to navigate UK payroll legislation and use BrightHR systems efficiently. This role requires a proactive approach in a fast-paced, client-focused setting.

Qualifications

• UK payroll legislation and tax regulations knowledge required.
• Minimum 5 years’ service in a bureau environment.
• Excellent IT skills, with the ability to adapt to new HR and Payroll systems (e.g., MS Excel).

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of complex client payrolls.
• Input payroll data into BrightHR system and generate reports.
• Process PAYE, National Insurance and pension deductions.
• Handle FPS and EPS submissions and P11Ds where needed.
• Act as escalation point for complex payroll queries and train the Payroll Admin team.

Skills

UK payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Adaptability

Brand ambassador

Education

CIPP qualification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Salary: Salary up to £38,000 • Location: ManchesterSenior Payroll AdministratorSalary up to £38,000LocationManchesterPurposeThe business now seeks a Senior Payroll Administrator who will process all aspects of payroll for their portfolio of clients, ensuring a seamless journey for the customer.Reports toOutsourced Payroll Service ManagerHours of workMonday – Friday 8:30am – 5pmDay-to-day responsibilities include but are not limited to the below:As the Senior Payroll Administrator, you will take ownership of and be responsible for the end-to-end processing of complex client payrolls under your purview. With an excellent eye for detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines, you will have the opportunity to hone your existing payroll skills and grow with the business.The duties of a Senior Payroll Administrator are, but not limited to:Accurately manage the most complex client payrollsInputting payroll related data to the BrightHR payroll system, generating reports and maintaining the client schedule.Processing of statutory related pay and deductions, including PAYE, National Insurance and Pensions.Processing of company/statutory related pay and deductions, including SSP and SMP etc.Ensuring accuracy within the payroll process and maintaining client communication and confidentiality throughout.Calculation and processing of salary adjustments, back-pay, overpayments, and holiday pay.FPS and EPS submissions, alongside P11Ds/payrolled benefits where needed.Act as point of escalation for complex queries on the Payroll Admin teamDeputise for the Outsourced Payroll ManagerCoordinate internal training within the Payroll Admin team, alongside Onboarding Team LeaderKey requirementsRequired skills and experienceDeep understanding of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations, being either CIPP qualified or qualified by experience.5 years’ service in a bureau environment.Excellent IT skills, with the ability to quickly adapt to new HR and Payroll systems and other products, such as Microsoft Excel.High level of communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.Building and maintaining positive client relationships.The willingness to learn new skills and step out of your comfort zone.The ability to become a brand ambassador for BrightHR and its sister companies.Key requirementsRequired skills and experiencePrevious customer onboarding experience within a Payroll or Finance related role, with demonstrable experience of Onboarding principles such as data loads, reconciliation, parallel runs and go live authority (desirable).An awareness of UK payroll legislation and tax regulations (essential).Previous experience in SaaS platforms and, ideally, an awareness of HR and Payroll systems and how they work (desirable).Light-touch project management skills.Excellent written and verbal communication skills.Proven experience in building and maintaining positive client relationships.The ability to work in a fast-paced environment.The ability to become a brand ambassador for BrightHR and its sister companies.BrightHR BenefitsEnhanced holidays – 25 days increasing to 27 after 2 years’ service and 28 after 5 years’ service (22 Days for Field Sales)Private health care cover after 5 years’ serviceNew business referral schemeAccess to Health ShieldAccess to the EAP serviceRefer a friend schemePaid birthday leavePension scheme contribution increasing to 5% after 5 years’ service and again to 7% after 7 years’ serviceGroup life insuranceEye care contributionFree fruit (office-based staff)Travel Season Ticket loan schemeMilestone recognitionDiscounted products – Manchester City centre parking (AO Arena) / First Bus Travel Club Membership / Microsoft Home User programme / Anglian Home ImprovementsPace health Club (situated in the park Inn) discounted gym membership and spa treatmentsPark Inn 20% food and drink discountNew Century 20% food and drink discountRevolution De Cuba 20% food and drink discountCycle 2 Work scheme* after probationary periodOn site GymBright Exchange perksValues & BehavioursLiving the company values of We care, We take action, we innovate, we inform, and we do the right thingWe lead by example and recognise those living our valuesWe drive the narrative by inspiring and engaging our teamWe collaborate with rigor and embrace diversity of thoughtWe deliver with a united voiceWe take ownership by staying close to team performance by Super Coaching and Walking the WalkWe keep our approach simple and stick to the playbook to deliver on promiseWe think critically and commercially, assess the situation before jumping to the solutionWe are BrightHR; the only software powered by HR, health & safety, and legal experts. Everything you need to simply manage your staff, all in one place, PLUS free tools to set your business apart.We are on a mission to transform people management for businesses. We’ve been making life easier for employers since 2015 with our range of innovative software, are providing HR, H&S, and business support to over 95,000 businesses globally.We are a people business. The market moves quickly and so do we. We put the customer first, working hard and always looking ahead, purposefully innovating to ensure peace of mind.BrightHR is an Equal Opportunity and Disability Confident Employer, committed to diversity and inclusion without regard to protected characteristics