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Payroll Administrator

Job Posted: an hour ago

Salary: £ 25,000 - 29,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Chester

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join our team in our head office in Chester. You will support the delivery of the payroll function, ensuring all payroll processes are completed accurately, on time, and in line with payroll legislation and internal controls. You will play a key role in handling more complex payroll tasks, supporting checking activities, and resolving queries to ensure compliant payroll outputs.

Job Details:

Pay: £25,000 – £29,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours of Work: 9:00 am – 5:30 pm Monday to Friday (every 2nd Friday off – 9-day fortnight) 
Holidays 19 bookable days, plus your birthday in addition to circa 20 Fridays off per year! 
Duration: Permanent

Duties & Responsibilities:

Processing payroll for temporary workers and contractors, ensuring accurate and timely payment
Inputting payroll data including timesheets, new starters, leavers, adjustments, and deductions
Supporting payroll processing, including balancing payroll and checking prelists
Uploading payslips and maintaining accurate payroll records
Handling payroll queries and tickets, escalating where required
Ensuring payroll activities meet legislation, company processes, and internal controls
Staying up to date with payroll legislation and applying this in daily tasks
Supporting the sending and chasing of timesheets
Assisting with neutral vendor and payroll processes where required
Building strong relationships with internal teams regarding payroll queries
Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling payroll and employee data

Essential Skills & Experience:

High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Excellent organisational skills and ability to meet deadlines
Clear and confident communication skills
Strong problem-solving ability

Personal Attributes:

Willingness to learn and develop professionally
Proactive approach to improving skills and knowledge
Flexible approach to working hours to meet payroll deadlines
Positive attitude towards training and development

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