Senior Payroll Administrator
Oldham | Office Based | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm
We are partnering with a growing, well-established building services business in Oldham to recruit an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join their finance team.
This is a key role within the business, acting as the main point of contact between the Head Office Payroll Bureau and the local office, supporting both site-based and remote employees. You will take ownership of payroll coordination while overseeing junior team members and ensuring accuracy across time recording and payroll processes.
Key Responsibilities
* Review and verify weekly and monthly payroll hours prior to submission to the Head Office Payroll Bureau
* Oversee and support up to two team members, ensuring time recording data is accurate and reconciled between internal systems and vehicle trackers
* Work collaboratively with the IT department to streamline and improve payroll-related processes
* Maintain accurate records for holidays, sickness, and payroll deductions
* Act as the main contact for onboarding and leaver payroll processes
* Liaise with Group HR as required
* Reconcile payroll-related nominal ledger accounts
About You
* Proven experience in a payroll administration role (senior-level experience preferred)
* Confident managing payroll processes in a fast-paced environment
* Strong Excel skills
* Experience reconciling payroll control/nominal accounts
* Knowledge of employment legislation, contracts, personal tax, and employment law is advantageous (though specialist advice is managed at Group level)
* Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines
The Package
* 20 days holiday, increasing with service
* Option to purchase additional holidays
* Free on-site parking
* Stable and supportive working environment
* Office-based role, Monday to Friday (8:30am–5:00pm)
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing and reputable organisation