Senior Payroll Administrator – Uckfield (Head Office)

Kamsons Pharmacy; Uckfield; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working after probation

Office-based 30 hours/week

Job summary

Kamsons Pharmacy, headlined at Uckfield in East Sussex, seeks a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Head Office payroll team. This office-based role with 30 hours weekly starts with fixed hours and offers hybrid flexibility after a six-month probation, subject to business needs.

You will support end-to-end payroll processing, ensure data accuracy, and collaborate with HR and managers to handle salary queries and entitlements with discretion.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in payroll administration.
• Confident working with payroll systems (Sage 50 Payroll + Sage HR advantageous).
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise to meet deadlines.
• Strong data entry and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently.
• Calm and professional under pressure.
• Previous HR-related payroll experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage HR.
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of payroll records.
• Handle accounts payable activities related to payroll.
• Liaise with pharmacy managers and employees, responding to salary, absence, and entitlements queries.
• Work closely with HR teams to ensure compliance and accuracy.
• Analyse payroll data to identify discrepancies and potential improvements.
• Support implementation and ongoing use of payroll systems, including Sage HR.
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of employee data.
• Assist with ad hoc payroll and HR projects as required.

Skills

Payroll

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage HR

Attention to detail

Communication

Independent worker

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage HR

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator – Uckfield (Head Office)

Location: Uckfield East Sussex
Reports to: Payroll Manager

30 hours Monday to Friday (office based) – Following the successful completion of a six-month probationary period, 1–2 days of hybrid working may be considered, subject to business needs.

About Us

Kamsons Pharmacy is a family-owned company that offers a supportive and family-friendly working environment, with flexibility for hybrid working where the business allows. We are committed to investing in our people and encouraging career growth, always prioritising our people over targets.

We operate over 80 community pharmacies across the country, supported by a large, modern Head Office based in Uckfield.

The Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join our small but highly professional, friendly, and experienced Payroll team at Head Office.

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will report directly to the Payroll Manager and play a vital role in the smooth and efficient running of the department. This position requires strong attention to detail, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work accurately under tight payroll deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage HR
• Ensure accurate data entry and maintenance of payroll records
• Handle accounts payable activities related to payroll
• Liaise with pharmacy managers and employees, responding to queries regarding salary, absence, and entitlements
• Work closely with HR teams to ensure compliance and accuracy
• Analyse payroll data to identify discrepancies and potential improvements
• Support the implementation and ongoing use of payroll systems, including Sage HR
• Maintain strict confidentiality and security of employee data
• Assist with ad hoc payroll and HR projects as required

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration
• Confident working with payroll systems (experience with Sage 50 Payroll and Sage HR would be advantageous)
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to manage workload and prioritise effectively to meet deadlines
• Strong data entry and analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work independently
• Calm and professional approach under pressure
• Previous HR-related payroll experience is desirable

Data Protection

All personal data acquired by Kamsons from this application form will only be used for the purposes of recruitment and or potential future employment opportunity. The data herein will be kept for the duration of employment (for successful candidates) and a maximum of 1 year for unsuccessful candidates. This data not be processed further or disclosed without the consent of the applicant.