Senior Payroll Administrator

An established Mechanical & Electrical services company based in Gloucester is seeking a full-time Senior Payroll Administrator to join its finance and administration team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a stable, permanent role within a supportive and successful business environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time across weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Process new starters, leavers, salary amendments, tax code updates, pension contributions and other payroll-related changes.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation.
• Prepare, reconcile and submit payroll reports.
• Maintain payroll schedules and communicate key deadlines to relevant stakeholders.
• Support employee onboarding activities.
• Maintain accurate holiday, sickness and absence records.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience managing end-to-end payroll processes.
• Experience working within a small to medium-sized business environment is advantageous.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.

Salary & Benefits

• £34,000 - £38,000 per annum.
• Life assurance.
• Salary sacrifice vehicle scheme.
• Private healthcare following a qualifying period.
• Additional company benefits package.

Working Hours

• Full-time, 40 hours per week.
• Standard working pattern: Monday to Friday.

Equal Opportunities

The organisation is committed to creating an inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of background or personal characteristics.