Senior Payroll Administrator – Hybrid, Excel Pro

Cavendish Nuclear; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

Matched pension scheme

Digital GP and health check

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Reservists leave

Be Kind Day

Wellbeing programme

Job summary

Cavendish Nuclear is hiring a Senior Payroll Administrator to join the People Centre. The role supports payroll processing across Warrington, Cheshire, or Devon, Plymouth, with a hybrid pattern of two days in the office per week.

You will handle complex payroll cases, maintain accurate employee data, and provide expert guidance on payroll and people processes. The role offers full-time, 37 hours per week, with generous benefits. SC security clearance is required.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering weekly or monthly payroll processes.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUPs.
• Experience maintaining employee data and records in a busy environment.
• Experience mentoring or leading Payroll Administrators.

Responsibilities

• Manage complex payroll and people administration cases to successful resolution.
• Support weekly payroll activities to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely delivery.
• Maintain employee records and ensure data remains accurate and up to date.
• Provide expert guidance on payroll and people processes to colleagues and stakeholders.
• Lead by example and support Payroll Administrators to drive high standards and customer service.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel (VLOOKUP)

Data accuracy

Employee records management

Education

CIPP qualification or equivalent

Job description

Cavendish Nuclear is hiring a Senior Payroll Administrator to join the People Centre. The role supports payroll processing across Warrington, Cheshire, or Devon, Plymouth, with a hybrid pattern of two days in the office per week.

You will handle complex payroll cases, maintain accurate employee data, and provide expert guidance on payroll and people processes. The role offers full-time, 37 hours per week, with generous benefits. SC security clearance is required.