Part-Time Payroll Officer

Our client based in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking an experienced Part-Time Payroll Officer to join their busy team on a term-time basis, plus one additional week per year. In this role, you will support the Payroll Manager with monthly payroll processing and pension administration. We are looking for a highly organised and computer-literate individual with proven payroll experience and excellent attention to detail.

Job Description:

• Create and maintain all payroll records
• Production of monthly payroll for all sites
• Provide salary benchmarking information
• Carry out monthly payroll checks and reconciliations
• Process new starters, leavers, contractual changes, and additional hours using the payroll system
• Support payroll audits and assist with the preparation of payroll-related documentation and reports
• Provide support with recruitment administration, absence management, and contractual pay matters
• Administer claims for additional payments and deductions
• Calculate pay variations including back pay, holiday pay and unpaid leave
• Ensure all salary, overtime, and expense claims are accurate and processed correctly
• Act as a key point of contact for payroll and pension-related queries
• Support with other duties including HR, training and first aid when required

Candidate Requirements:

• Must have strong payroll experience
• Ideally have experience using MIS systems
• An understanding of HMRC payroll requirements
• Be able to complete a DBS certificate
• Driving licence is essential as you may be required to travel to other sites
• GCSE in Maths & English
• Must be computer literate including the use of Word and Excel
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Full understanding of confidentiality and data protection
• Be able to work to deadlines

This role would suit candidates with the following experience: Payroll Officer, Payroll Coordinator, Payroll Specialist, Payroll Administrator, Payroll Executive, Payroll Assistant

Hours: Monday to Friday: 20 hours per week over 4/5 days
Salary: £13,859 - £15,034 per annum DOE

Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.