Payroll Administrator

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a flexible part-time role where you can take ownership of payroll while supporting the wider HR function of a successful SME? We are recruiting for a Part-Time HR Administrator / Payroll Processor to join a growing business in Wellingborough on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the position to become permanent. This role offers between 16 and 24 hours per week, with flexibility around how those hours are worked. Due to the nature of payroll processing, the successful candidate will need to be available to increase their hours during busier periods of the month to ensure payroll deadlines are met accurately and efficiently. Key responsibilities will include: * Processing the monthly payroll for approximately 80 employees * Ensuring payroll is completed accurately and within required deadlines * Generating payroll and wage reports * Producing absence reports and maintaining absence records * Supporting absence monitoring and administration activities * Preparing employment contracts and associated documentation * Maintaining employee records and HR files * Supporting onboarding and employee administration processes * Ensuring confidentiality and accuracy across all payroll and HR activities The ideal candidate will have: * Previous experience processing payroll from start to finish with minimal supervision * The ability to quickly learn and confidently use payroll software * Strong attention to detail and excellent levels of accuracy * Experience producing payroll, wage and absence reports * Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications * Excellent organisational and time management skills * The ability to manage confidential information professionally Working Hours * 16 to 24 hours per week * Flexible working arrangement to be agreed * Hours to be worked Monday to Friday between 9:00am and 5:30pm * Early or midday hours preferred * Flexibility required to support monthly payroll deadlines and workload peaks What's on Offer? * Flexible parttime working arrangement * Varied payroll and HR administration role * Potential for the role to become permanent If you have proven payroll experience and are looking for a flexible role within a friendly SME environment, we would be delighted to hear from you