Senior Payroll Administrator

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