Payroll and HR Administrator in Newcastle-under-Lyme

Salary: £15,000 per year (20 hours per week, worked over 3 days)
Job Type: Permanent, Part-Time
Working Pattern: Office-Based

Are you an organised payroll professional looking for a part-time role with real ownership? Appointments Personnel is recruiting for a Payroll and Office Administrator in Newcastle-under-Lyme to join an established national supplier of welding and industrial equipment. If you have hands-on experience of running monthly payroll, HMRC submissions, pensions and general office administration, and want a varied, office-based role over three days a week, this could be a great fit.

The Role
As our client's Payroll and HR Administrator, you'll be the person who makes sure around 50 employees are paid correctly and on time every month. You'll also provide day-to-day administrative support to the People and Culture team, so no two days will look exactly the same. It suits someone who likes taking responsibility for a key process and keeping everything running smoothly.

Key Responsibilities

• Run the monthly payroll for 50+ employees, from calculating salaries and overtime to processing statutory payments such as SSP and SMP.
• Handle PAYE, National Insurance, student loan and pension deductions, and submit RTI returns to HMRC.
• Set up new starters and process leavers, including P45s and any payroll changes.
• Administer the workplace pension scheme and auto-enrolment requirements.
• Reconcile payroll reports and pass the relevant information to the Finance team.
• Support year-end payroll, including P60s and P11Ds where applicable.
• Answer employee payroll queries and explain pay and deductions clearly.
• Keep payroll records accurate, confidential and GDPR compliant.
• Look after holiday records on the Timetastic system, company workwear (stock, ordering and supplier contact), filing and document control, and meeting scheduling and minute-taking.

Skills and Experience
To be successful in this Payroll and HR Administrator role, you'll ideally have:

• Previous payroll experience, ideally in a small or medium-sized business.
• A good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience completing RTI submissions and administering workplace pensions and auto-enrolment.
• Confidence with numbers, strong attention to detail and solid Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience using payroll software.
• Excellent organisation and time management, with the ability to handle sensitive information discreetly.
• Clear communication skills and a proactive approach to finding better ways of working.
• Experience of running a payroll from start to finish, plus a background in HR, finance or business administration, would be a real advantage.

Salary and Benefits

• Salary of £15,000 per year for 20 hours per week.
• Permanent, part-time position.
• 20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays and the Christmas shutdown (pro rata for part-time).
• Extra annual leave as your length of service grows.
• Annual salary review.
• Workplace pension.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• One paid volunteering day each year.
• The chance to help shape how a growing business develops and improves.

Working Hours and Location

• 20 hours per week, worked across 3 days 
• Fully office-based in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

How to Apply
If you're an experienced payroll professional interested in this Payroll and HR Administrator job in Newcastle-under-Lyme, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your up-to-date CV.