Payroll Administrator

Job Description

Payroll Administrator (30-37.5 hours per week) | Kenilworth (Hybrid) | Permanent | c£28,000 (negotiable DOE) FTE + Bonus + very generous Benefits

Are you an experienced payroll professional who enjoys delivering accurate, timely results and supporting a growing business?

Do you want to work for a market‑leading organisation that values its people, invests in development, and offers a genuinely engaging workplace?

The Company

Seymour John is delighted to be working in exclusive partnership with our client who has a reputation for best‑in‑class services and a diverse customer base across multiple industries, as they continue to grow and innovate.

The company prides itself on a supportive and engaging culture, offering personal development opportunities, a health cash plan, and regular social events—including an annual ski trip, Summer Social, and Christmas party.

The Opportunity

This is a key role within the Finance team, responsible for delivering an accurate and timely payroll service across multiple UK and Irish entities. You will ensure payroll integrity, maintain essential records, and work closely with HR and external bodies to support smooth payroll operations.

Key responsibilities include:

• Maintaining and updating payroll information each month, ensuring all payrolls are processed ahead of deadlines
• Calculating payroll items such as sick pay, holiday, maternity pay, salary sacrifice, and benefits‑in‑kind
• Entering employee data into payroll systems, including starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Liaising with HMRC/ROS regarding PAYE and other payroll‑related queries
• Completing annual year‑end procedures including P60s
• Maintaining pension documentation and calculating monthly contributions
• Processing payroll payments to employees and HMRC

Personal Profile

This role would suit a detail‑driven and organised payroll professional who is confident managing the full payroll cycle. You’ll be comfortable working independently, communicating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance across all payroll activities.

You will bring:

• Experience managing end‑to‑end payroll and meeting strict deadlines
• Strong Excel skills and experience using payroll software
• Excellent organisational ability with strong attention to detail
• Confidence liaising with management and handling payroll queries professionally

Hours and Benefits

• 30–37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday
• Generous holiday entitlement which starts at 25 days + bank holidays, increasing after service
• Hybrid working: up to 2 days per week remote (post‑training)
• c£28,000 FTE salary (negotiable DOE)
• Bonus scheme based on personal and company performance
• Company pension
• Health cash plan & Employee Assistance Programme
• Life assurance
• On‑site parking
• Salary sacrifice car scheme & Cycle to Work scheme
• Regular company events

TO APPLY

Please contact Michelle Willetts at Seymour John Ltd on 07720 825235 or email michelle@seymourjohn.com

Seymour John is the exclusive recruitment partner for this position. We can provide insight into the culture, expectations, and team dynamics to help you assess whether this is the right opportunity for you.