Immediate start available
We are seeking a proactive Senior Payroll Coordinator to support the monthly payroll process and contribute to the wider HR function. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will ensure accurate payroll delivery, assist with HR reporting, and provide guidance to employees on pay‑related queries. This role offers an excellent opportunity for someone with payroll experience who wants to grow their skills and responsibilities.
Key Responsibilities
- Accurately input monthly payroll and benefits information within agreed deadlines.
- Assist with payroll calculations including overtime, parental leave and other variable data.
- Prepare and submit payroll reports to internal teams and external partners.
- Manage employee pay queries via phone, email and face‑to‑face communication.
- Maintain the payroll mailbox and ensure compliance with PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, GDPR and pensions.
- Support payroll and HR reporting, process alignment and continuous improvement projects.
- Communicate essential payroll information to stakeholders and step in as the subject matter expert during periods of managerial absence.
Experience Required
- Solid experience in a payroll administration role within a fast‑paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and confidence in managing monthly payroll tasks.
- Ability to administer starters, leavers, amendments, pay‑related benefits and pension auto‑enrolment processes.
- Excellent communication skills for handling employee queries effectively.
- Strong Excel and Microsoft Office skills, with the ability to analyse and interpret data.
- Experience with iTrent software or similar payroll systems.
Birmingham Airport is the UK’s seventh‑largest, with 30 airlines connecting passengers to over 120 direct destinations and more than 400 worldwide. We are on a strong growth trajectory, with forecasts indicating we will serve over 18 million customers annually by 2033. By then, HS2 will link us to central London in just 37 minutes, and we are committed to achieving our ambition of becoming a net zero carbon airport.
Our purpose is: Proud of Every Journey. That means everyone at the airport and the 100 organisations operating on the airport site, taking pride in getting customers safely, punctually, and comfortably from A to B.
By creating a kind, values-driven environment where everyone feels empowered to bring their best to work, we will retain and develop our people – and deliver on our purpose. Our seven pillars, Growth, Customer, Neighbour, Efficiency, People, Safety & Security and Carbon, support the strategic output of the company.
Our values – Curious, Dedicated, Inclusive, Respectful & Supportive guide how our colleagues treat each other as we serve customers with safety and security as our top priority.
