Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (NE746829) Flintshire, Wales

Position Payroll Administrator

Location:

Flintshire, North Wales

Contract:

Full-Time, Permanent
Department:
Human Resources / Payroll

About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join an established payroll function supporting employees across the UK and Ireland. Working closely with senior payroll colleagues, you’ll help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time each month, supporting a great employee experience in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll processing support:
  Assist with the preparation of the monthly payroll for UK & Ireland sites, including inputting payroll data (e.g., salary changes, overtime, bonuses) and completing initial checks to meet processing deadlines.
• Time & Attendance:
  Help reconcile Time & Attendance data, set up shift patterns, and investigate/resolve discrepancies.
• Data & compliance:
  Maintain and update employee records throughout the employee lifecycle (new starters, leavers, contractual changes), ensuring strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Benefits & absences:
  Support administration of pensions and employee benefits (e.g., private medical insurance) and assist with calculations for statutory absence payments (e.g., SSP, SMP) in line with policy.
• Queries & stakeholder management:
  Act as a first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and internal teams (HR/Finance), providing clear, helpful responses and building strong working relationships.

Person Specification (What We’re Looking For)

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within payroll, HR, or finance, with confidence handling numerical data.
• Excellent attention to detail, with the ability to spot and resolve data issues early.
• Strong communication skills with a professional, approachable manner.
• Good IT skills, particularly spreadsheets, and the ability to learn new payroll and Time & Attendance systems quickly.
• High level of discretion and an understanding of confidentiality and compliance requirements when handling personal and payroll data.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Supportive team environment with structured onboarding and guidance from experienced payroll professionals.
• Clear development opportunities and long-term career progression.
• A workplace culture focused on collaboration, quality, sustainability, and safety.

Yes, I am currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying. No, I am not currently eligible to work (work permit/visa/citizenship) in the country to which I am applying.