Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator
£30,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Alderley Edge, Cheshire - fully office-based
Permanent

Sellick Partnership is working with a property business based in Alderley Edge who are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their payroll team permanently. The team is small, five people covering payroll, HR and fleet and they need someone who can hit the ground running with in-house payroll experience and work confidently alongside the Senior Payroll Officer and Payroll Supervisor.

Overview of the Payroll Administrator role:

This is a hands-on payroll role, not a support or data-entry position. You will be processing end-to-end payrolls for a workforce of around 260 employees across three weekly cycles and one monthly, working with both digital and paper timesheets that come in from operational sites. The business is fully office-based and needs someone local. Over time, you will take on increasing independence in running payrolls.

Key responsibilities of the Payroll Administrator will include:

Processing three weekly payrolls and one monthly payroll end-to-end for approximately 260 employees
Working from paper timesheets submitted from operational sites, ensuring data is accurately captured and input into the payroll system
Supporting the Senior Payroll Officer with the delivery of all payroll cycles, taking increasing ownership over time
Handling payroll queries from employees and resolving discrepancies quickly
Processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other deductions
Managing new starters, leavers and mid-cycle changes to employee records
Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation
Maintaining payroll records and supporting the wider team with general payroll adminRequired experience and qualifications of the Payroll Administrator:

In-house payroll experience is non-negotiable, you need to be comfortable running payroll end-to-end within an internal function. Bureau or admin-only backgrounds won't be considered
Experience running full payroll cycles independently or with minimal supervision, across weekly and monthly frequencies
Solid knowledge of HMRC regulations, statutory payments and payroll compliance
Close attention to detail, you'll be working with paper timesheets and manual data, so accuracy matters
Experience with i-Trent is a genuine advantage but not essential
Local to Alderley Edge, this is a fully office-based role.Benefits available alongside the Payroll Administrator position include:

Salary of £30,000 depending on experience
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Death in service - 3 x annual salary
Company sickness scheme
Pension scheme - 4% employee contribution, 4% employer contribution
Free on-site parking
Stable, friendly working environment with a small, supportive teamHow to apply for the Payroll Administrator position:

If you believe you have the required skills and experience for this Payroll Administrator opportunity, apply today! Alternatively, if you would like a confidential discussion about the role, please contact Martin Richardson in the Sellick Partnership office to find out more.

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