Payroll Administrator in Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: £22,400 per year pro rata (30 hours per week)
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.30pm
Working Pattern: Office-Based
Are you an organised Payroll Administrator looking for a part-time role with school-friendly hours? Appointments Personnel is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator in Stoke-on-Trent to join the People and Culture team at a well-established manufacturing company. If you have experience of payroll processing, BACS payments, statutory pay and year end, and you enjoy working accurately to deadlines, this could be the right move for you.
The Role
As a Payroll Administrator, you'll make sure employees are paid accurately and on time, working closely with the Payroll Manager and people managers across the business. You'll handle a mix of weekly and monthly payroll tasks, answer queries and keep records up to date. It's a varied, deadline-driven role for someone who likes working with numbers and is trusted with confidential information.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on time, including BACS payments.
- Calculate holiday pay, apply deductions and process statutory payments.
- Check monthly clocking records and run monthly reports.
- Administer workplace pension arrangements.
- Keep accurate records for starters and leavers.
- Enter information onto the payroll system and respond to employee and manager queries promptly.
- Support the Payroll Manager with deadlines and year end tasks.
- Keep up to date with relevant payroll legislation.
Skills and Experience
To be successful in this Payroll Administrator role, you'll ideally have:
- Previous experience working in a payroll department.
- Familiarity with computerised payroll systems.
- Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook.
- GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English.
- Excellent attention to detail and the ability to process high volumes of data accurately.
- Good organisation and a track record of meeting deadlines.
- Discretion when handling confidential information.
- Clear communication skills, and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Salary and Benefits
- £22,400 per year pro rata (30 hours per week).
- Permanent, part-time position.
Working Hours and Location
- 30 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 9.00am to 3.30pm.
- Office-based in Stoke-on-Trent, with occasional business meetings, off-site training or visits.
How to Apply
If you're interested in this Payroll Administrator job in Stoke-on-Trent and your skills and experience match what we're looking for, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.

