Payroll Administrator/Admin Assistant
Overview
Ivy & Primrose Nurseries group are seeking a detail-oriented and organised Payroll Administrator to join our growing team. Reporting to the Directors, the successful candidate will be responsible for managing all aspects of payroll administration across our nursery group, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining compliance with all statutory requirements.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a high-quality service to employees and management teams.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and process weekly and monthly payrolls for employees across multiple nursery locations.
- Accurately input and maintain payroll data, including hours worked, overtime, sickness absence, holidays, statutory payments and deductions.
- Process starters, leavers and contractual changes.
- Maintain payroll records and employee information, ensuring confidentiality and accuracy at all times.
- Reconcile payroll reports and investigate any discrepancies.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner.
- Liaise with external company accountant.
- Assist with payroll reporting and provide management information as required.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience in a payroll administration role.
- Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
- Excellent numerical and data entry skills with a high level of accuracy.
- Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.
Desirable
- Experience working within a multi-site organisation.
- Experience using payroll and HR systems.
- Experience supporting HR administration functions.
Personal Attributes
- Highly organised and detail-focused.
- Reliable and trustworthy.
- Proactive and able to work independently.
- Strong problem-solving skills.
- Professional and approachable manner.
Benefits
- Competitive salary.
- Employee childcare discount.
- Opportunities for professional development and training.
- Supportive and friendly working environment.
Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday
Location: Glasgow (with occasional travel to nursery locations as required)
Pay: £14.00-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
