Payroll Administrator

Michael Page are working on behalf of a large, well-established employer based in Tattenhall, who are looking to expand their growing payroll team with the addition of a Payroll Administrator.

Client Details

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a little experience in payroll to build on their skills within a company that offers real career development, structure, and support. This is a full-time, office-based role (offering hybrid after probabtion!) that would suit someone with strong attention to detail, a proactive attitude, and a keen interest in the payroll and HR field.

Description

The key responsibilities of the Payroll Administrator includes:

• Supporting the accurate and timely processing of weekly/monthly payroll for a large workforce

• Setting up new starters, processing leavers, and updating pay changes

• Recording attendance, holidays, and sickness accurately in the payroll system

• Generating payslips and responding to payroll queries

• Liaising with HMRC, pension providers, and other external bodies

• Assisting with BACS payments and ensuring compliance with audit requirements

• Supporting payroll-related projects and continuous improvements

Profile

The successful Payroll Administrator will have:

• Some experience within a payroll, finance, or HR support role

• Basic knowledge of payroll processes and legislation

• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel)

• Comfortable working with data and handling sensitive information

• Excellent communication and time management skills

• Ideally working towards or qualified at Level 3 in Payroll (not essential)

Job Offer

Our client will offer you:

• Competitive holiday allowance

• Pension scheme - matched 4% contribution

• Life Assurance (2x salary)

• Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 wellbeing support

• Eye care vouchers & retailer discounts

• Recognition schemes and long service awards

• A fantastic opportunity to grow within a national organisation