Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Salary: £30,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Location: Alderley Edge, Cheshire (Fully Office-Based)
Employment Type: Permanent
Company Overview:
Sellick Partnership is collaborating with a reputable property business located in Alderley Edge, seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to join their dedicated payroll team. This small team of five covers payroll, HR, and fleet management, and they require a proactive individual with in-house payroll experience to work alongside the Senior Payroll Officer and Payroll Supervisor.
Role Overview:
As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a vital role in processing end-to-end payroll for approximately 260 employees across three weekly cycles and one monthly cycle. This position requires hands-on involvement, not merely support or data entry. You will manage both digital and paper timesheets from operational sites. The role is fully office-based, and candidates must be local to Alderley Edge. Over time, you will gain more independence in managing payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Process three weekly payrolls and one monthly payroll for around 260 employees from start to finish.
- Accurately capture and input data from paper timesheets submitted by operational sites into the payroll system.
- Collaborate with the Senior Payroll Officer to ensure timely delivery of all payroll cycles, gradually taking on more responsibilities.
- Address payroll queries from employees and resolve discrepancies efficiently.
- Process statutory payments, including Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and other deductions.
- Manage employee records for new starters, leavers, and mid-cycle changes.
- Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
- Maintain payroll records and assist the wider team with general payroll administration tasks.
Required Experience and Qualifications:
- Proven in-house payroll experience is essential; candidates must be comfortable managing payroll end-to-end within an internal setting. Bureau or purely administrative backgrounds will not be considered.
- Experience in independently running full payroll cycles, both weekly and monthly, with minimal supervision.
- Strong understanding of HMRC regulations, statutory payments, and payroll compliance.
- Exceptional attention to detail, as accuracy is crucial when working with paper timesheets and manual data.
- Familiarity with i-Trent is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Candidates must reside locally to Alderley Edge, as this is a fully office-based role.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £30,000, based on experience.
- 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Death in service benefit of three times the annual salary.
- Company sickness scheme.
- Pension scheme with a 4% employee contribution and a 4% employer contribution.
- Free on-site parking.
- A stable and friendly working environment with a supportive small team.
Application Process:
If you possess the necessary skills and experience for the Payroll Administrator position, we encourage you to apply today! For a confidential discussion about the role, please reach out to Martin Richardson at Sellick Partnership.
Inclusivity Statement:
Sellick Partnership is committed to being an inclusive and accessible recruitment business, welcoming applications from candidates of all backgrounds and circumstances. Please note that our advertisements use years of experience, hourly rates, and salary levels as guidelines, assessing applications based on the skills and experience detailed in your CV. For information on how your personal details may be utilized, please review our data processing notice.
