Payroll Administrator

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

• Competitive salary of 32,000 per annum
• Opportunity to take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing
• Ongoing exposure to a varied and interesting payroll environment
• Opportunities to develop your payroll expertise further

For more information, please contact Amy (phone number removed) or forward your CV.

Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, only those successfully shortlisted for the role will be personally contacted.

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