Part-time Payroll Assistant , FTE

Part-time Payroll Assistant, Harrogate, £29,000 FTE

An established business in Harrogate is recruiting an experienced payroll assistant to work part-time. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will help process the monthly payroll of their employees and support a data‑driven environment that values accuracy.

• Ensure all rota information and payroll‑related data is complete and accurate before extraction.
• Support end‑to‑end processing of hourly payroll for 800+ staff.
• Process staff sickness documentation and calculate Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Manage payroll changes, including new starters, leavers, amendments and contractual variations.
• Handle statutory processes such as Attachment of Earnings Orders, maternity payments, and other statutory entitlements.
• Respond promptly and professionally to payroll queries.
• Administer annual leave calculations and updates.

• GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and English.
• Payroll administration experience.
• Competent user of Microsoft Excel and Word (intermediate level).
• Strong attention to detail with high accuracy.
• Self‑motivated, proactive and able to work independently.
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Adaptable and open to change in a fast‑paced environment.

• 25‑30 hours per week, 3‑5 days (potential for full time in future).
• Office based with free all‑day on‑street parking.
• 10‑minute walk to train and bus station.
• Modern office facilities, showers and bike storage.

Mid‑Senior level

Part‑time

Human Resources, Accounting;
Human Resources