Payroll Administrator

CV-Library • Nantwich, Cheshire • 2h ago

Position: Payroll Administrator

Location: Nantwich

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £32,000 per annum, will pay more if have supervisory experience

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll function within a well-established organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys ownership of end-to-end payroll processing and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services.

You will be responsible for managing a range of payrolls, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations and providing a reliable service.

Key Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end processing of small to medium-sized payrolls with minimal supervision
Process payroll data using STAR/IRIS Payroll Professional software
Apply strong working knowledge of PAYE, NIC, and statutory payments including SMP, SAP, SPP, SSP, and redundancy payments
Support auto-enrolment pension processes, including uploads to provider portals and scheme administration
Process BACS payments accurately and on time
Assist with new payroll setups and onboarding processes
Perform regular payroll reconciliations and analysis independently
Liaise with HMRC and support resolution of payroll queries
Stay up to date with payroll legislation and compliance changes
Build strong working relationships with internal teams and external contacts

Person Specification

Proven payroll experience, ideally in an in-house payroll environment
Strong knowledge of current payroll legislation and compliance requirements
Experience using payroll software and a confident user of Microsoft Excel and strong general IT skills
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
Strong numerical ability with excellent attention to detail

What We Offer