Payroll Advisor Location: Burton Job Type: Permanent Salary: £28,000-£29,000 Major Recruitment are hiring a Payroll Administrator to deliver accurate and timely payroll services for all employees within our clients business. This role ensures compliance with UK legislation, company policies, and sector-specific requirements such as shift allowances, overtime, and factory-based pay structures. Acting as a key liaison between HR, Finance, and site management, the Payroll Advisor will maintain efficient payroll processes and support continuous improvement initiatives. Key Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll on a weekly and/or monthly basis for both factory and office-based employees. Ensure compliance with HMRC, pension, and statutory regulations (PAYE, NIC, SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.). Accurately calculate shift premiums, overtime, bonuses, and other variable payments Maintain employee payroll records in line with GDPR and audit requirements. Support Time & Attendance (T\&A) systems and resolve any issues relating to clocking data and shift patterns. Liaise with HR and site management to ensure accurate starters, leavers, and contractual changes are processed. Prepare submissions to Finance for payment authorisation. Manage pension scheme administration including auto-enrolment, opt-ins, and opt-outs. Support year-end activities such as P60, P11D, and gender pay gap reporting. Respond to employee queries on payslips, deductions, or pay-related matters in a professional and timely manner. Assist in process improvement and system upgrade projects to enhance payroll accuracy and efficiency. Person Specification Qualifications: Essential: CIPP qualification or working towards one. Experience: Proven experience in a payroll role, ideally within a manufacturing or FMCG environment. Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements. Experience with Time & Attendance and payroll systems (e.g., SAP, Kronos, ADP, Sage). Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy. Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis. INDAS