Payroll Administrator


Company:	Hays Specialist Recruitment
Salary:	£30,000 to £33,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Oldham, M1 4BT
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Your new company

A well-established global manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their growing team. This company is based in Oldham and has a strong global presence within technology and manufacturing,

This is an office-based position, offering the opportunity to work closely with colleagues and the wider finance team.

Your new role

As Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for managing a complete end-to-end payroll across weekly and monthly deadlines. You will ensure payrolls are processed accurately and on time, maintaining compliance with current payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.

Key responsibilities will include:

Processing weekly and monthly payrolls from start to finish.

Handling payroll queries and providing a high level of support to the business

Processing starters, leavers, pensions, statutory payments and year-end procedures.

Maintaining accurate payroll records through time sheets and attendance data and ensuring compliance with current legislation.

Regular use of Excel, pivot tables, x/v lookups

Liaising with colleagues and external stakeholders to resolve payroll-related issues efficiently.

What you'll need to succeed

Proven experience processing end-to-end payroll

Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC regulations and statutory payments.

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills,

Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Good working knowledge of payroll software, Excel and Microsoft Office applications.

A proactive and professional attitude, with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.

If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.

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