Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover)

Location: Stevenston, North Ayrshire
Hours: 30 hours per week
Hourly Rate: £16.70 per hour
Contract: Fixed-Term Maternity Cover (Approx. 9-12 Months)
Working Pattern: Ideally Monday to Wednesday plus an additional half day (for example Thursday morning)
Working Hours: Approximately 8:30am - 5:00pm with some flexibility

The Opportunity

Our client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy Finance Department on a maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking for a part-time role within a well-established organisation where accuracy, organisation and attention to detail are highly valued.

Working as part of a small and supportive finance team, you will take responsibility for processing a high-volume weekly payroll for approximately 280 employees, alongside a smaller monthly payroll. The role requires excellent organisational skills, the ability to work to strict deadlines and confidence in managing payroll queries and payroll-related administration.

This position would suit a candidate who enjoys working with numbers, can handle confidential information with discretion and has previous experience processing payroll from start to finish.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end weekly payroll for approximately 280 employees.
• Process a smaller monthly payroll accurately and within deadlines.
• Input employee hours and timesheet data onto the payroll system.
• Review timesheets and payroll information to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Investigate discrepancies and resolve payroll issues in a timely manner.
• Proactively chase outstanding timesheets and payroll information.
• Process new starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Calculate and process statutory payments
• Administer pension contributions and Auto Enrolment requirements.
• Process deductions, attachments of earnings and earnings arrestments where applicable.
• Submit RTI and EPS reports to HMRC.
• Respond to employee payroll queries professionally and efficiently.
• Liaise with HMRC and other relevant bodies as required.
• Support year-end payroll activities and reporting.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Ensure payroll procedures remain compliant with current legislation and company policies.
• Support the wider finance function when required.

Skills and Experience Required

Essential

• Previous experience working within a payroll administration position.
• Proven experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and payroll processes.
• Experience processing high-volume payrolls.
• Knowledge of SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory payments.
• Understanding of workplace pensions and Auto Enrolment legislation.
• Experience with RTI and EPS submissions.
• Excellent numerical and data entry accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to maintaining accuracy.
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the confidence to chase information and resolve queries.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately.
• Competent user of payroll systems and Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Personal Attributes

The successful candidate will be:

• Highly organised and methodical.
• Reliable and dependable.
• Able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Comfortable working with repetitive and detailed processes.
• Professional and approachable when dealing with payroll queries.
• Proactive in identifying and resolving issues before payroll deadlines.
• Adaptable and able to manage changing priorities.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £16.70.
• Part-time hours offering a positive work-life balance.
• Fixed-term maternity cover contract with expected duration of 9-12 months.
• Supportive and collaborative finance team environment.
• Free on-site parking.
• Excellent public transport links, with bus and rail services nearby.
• Opportunity to join a well-established organisation and play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are particularly interested in speaking with candidates who have experience in payroll administration, payroll processing, finance administration, accounts administration or payroll bureau environments. Candidates should be confident managing payroll deadlines, processing employee payroll data accurately and delivering a high standard of customer service when handling payroll enquiries.

This opportunity would suit an experienced Payroll Administrator seeking a stable, part-time position where their payroll expertise and attention to detail can make an immediate impact.

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