Payroll Administrator

A leading organisation in Birchwood is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their supportive payroll team. This role offers the chance to work in a hybrid environment, with three days in the office and two days from home, providing you with flexibility to balance your professional and personal commitments. You will play an integral part in ensuring accurate and timely payroll for over 5,000 employees across weekly and monthly cycles, supporting a business that is experiencing ongoing growth. The position provides exposure to a wide range of payroll processes, compliance requirements, and management reporting, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and responsibility. If you are looking for a role where your attention to detail, collaborative approach, and commitment to continuous improvement will be valued and developed, this is an excellent opportunity. * Hybrid working model with three days in the office and two days from home each week, supporting flexible working opportunities for all team members. * Be part of a knowledgeable payroll team responsible for processing payroll for thousands of employees, offering significant scope for professional development. * Work closely with Human Resources and Finance teams on projects and process improvements, fostering a culture of collaboration and shared success.

As a Payroll Administrator based in Birchwood, you will be at the heart of the organisation’s people operations. Your day-to-day activities will involve preparing large-scale weekly and monthly payrolls with precision while collaborating closely with colleagues across departments. You will generate detailed management reports that inform key business decisions and help maintain compliance with all statutory requirements. Your expertise will be called upon to reconcile complex accounts related to payroll deductions and benefits while ensuring pension contributions are managed efficiently.

Specific duties include:

• Prepare and process accurate weekly and monthly payrolls for more than 5,000 employees, ensuring all deadlines are met without exception.
• Produce comprehensive management information reports including costings, overtime analysis, absence data, staff turnover statistics, and gross pay breakdowns.
• Assist the Payroll Supervisor in maintaining full compliance with HMRC regulations regarding deductions such as Income Tax, National Insurance, and other statutory payments.
• Provide timely Real Time Information submissions to HMRC and ensure employees receive P45s and P60s accurately and promptly.
• Reconcile complex payroll balance sheet accounts including PAYE/NIC, Net Pay, Union deductions, Pension Contributions, Attachment of Earnings Orders (AEO), Child Support Agency (CSA) payments, and salary sacrifice schemes.
• Ensure pension contributions are deducted correctly and uploaded to scheme providers on time while supporting ongoing compliance with auto-enrolment obligations.

In this Payroll Administrator role you will bring proven experience managing end-to-end payroll processes within a medium or large organisation. Your advanced IT abilities—especially your command of Excel—will enable you to analyse data efficiently and produce insightful reports that add value beyond basic processing. You will demonstrate strong interpersonal skills through regular interaction with colleagues from HR, Finance, and other departments; your approachable manner ensures effective communication even when dealing with sensitive matters. Y

Ideally you should have experience in the following:

• Advanced proficiency in IT systems including Microsoft Office suite as well as specialist accounts and payroll software applications.
• Exceptional skills in Excel for spreadsheet creation, data analysis, and management information reporting are essential for this position.
• Experience using Kronos time & attendance application would be highly advantageous but not essential.
• Familiarity with Earnie IQ or Resource Link payroll systems is desirable for seamless integration into existing processes.
• Proven track record in preparing payrolls including handling PAYE, NIC calculations, pension deductions, and statutory payments such as SSP/SMP/SAP/SPBP.
• Ability to develop management information tools around payroll data for improved reporting accuracy.

This organisation stands out due to its commitment to employee wellbeing through flexible working arrangements—including hybrid schedules that allow you to split your time between home and office—making it easier than ever to achieve work-life balance. The company’s ongoing growth creates genuine opportunities for career progression within a supportive environment where training is encouraged. You’ll find yourself surrounded by knowledgeable colleagues who share best practices freely so everyone can succeed together.

Apply today by clicking on the link provided—we look forward to hearing how you can make a difference as our next Payroll Administrator.

Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates