Make a difference behind the scenes by getting payroll right, every time. We’re looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our dedicated, dependable Payroll Team at our Widnes head office.
You will play a vital role in ensuring our colleagues across the charity are paid accurately, on time and in full compliance with payroll legislation. This role requires attention to detail and supports positive colleague experiences, strong financial control and high‑quality services.
This is a part‑time permanent role offering 30 hours a week over 5 days with attendance at the Widnes head office required at least once a week. Ideal candidates are within an hour’s commute.
What the Deal is
* Pension: contributory pension scheme
* Benefits: retail discounts, holiday discounts, cycle‑to‑work scheme and travel discounts through our benefits app
* Best Lives Possible: working for an award‑winning charity passionate about ensuring our colleagues and the people we support lead the best lives possible
* Development: we’ll work with you to develop your career or to learn and experience new things
* Support: Employee Assistance Programme (available 24/7), financial support options and a wellbeing fund to help you lead an easier life
Responsibilities
* Process payroll accurately and to agreed deadlines, ensuring colleagues’ hours, pay and records are correct
* Maintain payroll records for starters, leavers, absences, statutory leave and statutory payments
* Investigate and resolve payroll queries within agreed service levels, providing clear and confident guidance
* Produce payroll reports and data to support TUPE activity, local authorities and DWP requests
* Check payroll amendments daily for accuracy and completeness
* Reconcile payroll reports and support monthly payroll sign‑off
* Process payments to the correct cost centres to support accurate financial reporting
* Support compliance with HMRC regulations, internal policies and audit requirements
* Identify and raise payroll risks or anomalies and contribute to continuous improvement
Essential
* Experience working in a payroll or payroll administration environment with responsibility for accurate, time‑sensitive processing
* Sound understanding of end‑to‑end payroll processes, including starters, leavers, absences and statutory payments
* Working knowledge of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
* Experience handling confidential employee data with discretion and integrity
* Strong customer service skills and the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and professionally
* Understanding of payroll checking, reconciliations and audit trails
* Excellent attention to detail and numerical confidence
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines
Desirable
* CIPP qualification
* Experience using payroll systems such as Agresso / Unit 4 or similar
* Confidence producing payroll and financial reports
Why Join Us?
You’ll be part of an organisation where your work genuinely matters. We value professionalism, collaboration and continuous improvement and recognise the essential role payroll plays in supporting our colleagues to do their best work.
If you’re looking for a payroll role where accuracy, service and purpose come together, we’d love to hear from you.
Please note, if you are interested in this role, we welcome your application as soon as possible. Depending on the volume of applications received, the vacancy may be closed before the expected advertising end date.
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