Part-Time Payroll Administrator

Sewell Wallis are excited to be currently recruiting for a part time Payroll Administrator to join a well-established, market-leading business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to join a supportive HR and Payroll team in a varied, hands-on role.

Offering a permanent, part-time position of 3–4 days per week (24–32 hours), this role would suit someone looking for flexibility whilst continuing to develop their payroll expertise within a fast-paced, environment.

What will you be doing?

• Maintaining accurate employee records within the payroll system, ensuring compliance with GDPR and data protection requirements.
• Processing weekly hours and payroll information accurately and within strict deadlines.
• Inputting and validating payroll data, including overtime, deductions, absences and adjustments.
• Supporting the end-to-end payroll process and working collaboratively with the wider payroll team.
• Assisting with statutory submissions to HMRC, including Full Payment Submissions (FPS) and Employer Payment Summaries (EPS).
• Supporting pension administration and ensuring contributions are processed correctly.
• Acting as a first point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues in a timely and professional manner.
• Producing payroll reports and management information for internal stakeholders.
• Supporting payroll and HR projects, helping to improve processes, efficiency and compliance.
• Providing additional HR administrative support when required.

What skills are we looking for?

• At least 2 years' experience in a payroll processing role.
• A good understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience using payroll and time and attendance systems.
• Strong numerical skills, with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Good Microsoft Excel skills, with experience of VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables being advantageous.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• A proactive, team-focused approach and the ability to work effectively to tight deadlines.
• A professional and discreet approach to handling confidential employee information.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above.
• A CIPP qualification would be advantageous, although a willingness to work towards a professional payroll qualification will also be considered.

What's on offer?

• A permanent, part-time opportunity offering 3–4 days per week.
• A competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000 FTE, pro rata depending on hours worked.
• A supportive working environment where accuracy, collaboration and continuous improvement are valued.

If you're an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a part-time opportunity in Doncaster, please contact Jemima Vibert or apply today.

To apply please send your CV, quoting our reference and specifying which website you saw this position advertised on. Due to the high volume of applications please accept that if we have not responded to your application within seven days, your application has not been successful. Sewell Wallis is a specialist recruitment company with a vast amount of experience in our industry we offer permanent, temporary and interim recruitment support for accounting and finance, human resources and business support positions. We recruit at all levels within finance from Purchase Ledger Administrator and Credit Controller level through to Financial Controller and Director positions. We are well situated to cover all of South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire and Manchester. Please visit our website for more information on accountancy and finance jobs and human resources or business support positions.