Your new company
Seeking a Payroll Administrator on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation to join their team based in Wantage. This represents an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and growing business with a well-established in-house payroll function supporting multiple UK sites. The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee development and is committed to fostering a professional environment in which individuals are supported to succeed and progress in their careers.
Your new role
As a Payroll Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:
Processing high-volume monthly payroll for multiple-site, consistently meeting strict deadlines.
Maintaining employee payroll data (starters, leavers, changes, overtime, bonuses)
Administering statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
Supporting pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
Manage payroll queries promptly and professionally as the first point of contact
Ensure full compliance with HMRC regulations and UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NIC, pensions, and benefits.
Supporting year-end processes, RTI submissions, and reporting
Identifying and resolving payroll discrepancies efficiently
What you'll need to succeed
Prior experience in a payroll position.
Experience handling payroll queries and employee support.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
Experience using payroll systems (e.g. ADP, Sage, Workday, SAP or similar).
Fluent in other languages is advantageous.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
What you'll get in return
Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Pension scheme
Paid overtime
37.5 working hours per week (8:30am - 5:00pm)
Flexible start and finish times
Private medical care
On-site parking
Access to training programmes.
Study support is considered on a case-by-case basis.
Career progression opportunities
On-site company gym & social events.
What you need to do now
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