via Indeed · 28 September 2026 ·today

Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

National Star
Cheltenham Part-time
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Are you a payroll professional who takes pride in getting it right first time, we'd love to hear from you.

We're looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our busy Payroll team on a part time (30 hours per week), temporary contract (c 9 months) to help us manage our workloads as we are transitioning to our new payroll system. You'll play a key role in delivering a high\-quality, end\-to\-end payroll service, ensuring employees receive the right pay at the right time while maintaining compliance with payroll legislation and pension regulations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys solving problems and delivering outstanding customer service in an employee focussed environment.

What you'll be doing:

  • Processing monthly payroll for approximately 1,400 employees

  • Processing starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime and payroll adjustments

  • Administering pensions, including auto\-enrolment and pension scheme compliance

  • Calculating statutory payments, deductions, and salary adjustments in line with sickness/ maternity etc policies.

  • Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers

  • Producing payroll reports and supporting Finance with reconciliations

  • Any other duties required to support the busy Payroll / HR administration team
What we're looking for
  • At least 2 years' experience in end\-to\-end payroll administration

  • Strong knowledge of payroll legislation, HMRC requirements and pensions

  • Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy

  • Experience using payroll systems such as Access SelectPay, Dayforce or similar

  • Strong Excel and data management skills

  • A professional, customer\-focused approach with the ability to meet deadlines
Why join us?

You'll be part of a supportive team where your expertise makes a real difference every month. We offer a collaborative working environment and the chance to contribute to an organisation committed to employee wellbeing.

Contract Type: Temporary \| Contract: Part time 30 hours / week, 52 weeks (0\.8 x FTE) \| Salary: £31,000 FTE \| Location Status: Ullenwood \| Interview Date: w/c 12/10/2026 \| Closing Date: 09/10/2026

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