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Payroll Administrator

Published 02 June 2025
£27000.00 - £29000.00 per annum
Derby, Derbyshire
Permanent
Job Starts: 2nd June 2025
Accountancy & Finance

Job Description

Payroll Administrator - Pride Park, Derby - Onsite Working - Up to £29,000

Macildowie are working with this client based in Pride Park, Derby, to recruit a Payroll Administrator to support a busy payroll function within a fast-paced and rapidly growing organisation.

This permanent role offers a competitive salary, dependent on experience. With over 100 sites and continued investment into new systems and processes, this is an exciting time to join the business.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Preparing and processing accurate monthly payrolls for 1,000+ staff
  • Managing multiple payrolls with minimal supervision
  • Handling queries and collaborating with nursery managers
  • Processing new starters, leavers, and payroll amendments
  • Ensuring compliance in areas such as sick pay, maternity, and unpaid leave
  • Running post-payroll checks and setting up payment runs
  • Supporting improvements in systems and reporting
  • Maintaining documentation in HR and payroll systems

The Ideal Candidate Will Have:

  • Proven experience of end-to-end payroll processing
  • Strong Excel skills including VLOOKUPs
  • Familiarity with HR systems and bank payment platforms
  • Excellent attention to detail and organisation
  • Strong communication skills and collaborative mindset
  • Up-to-date knowledge of payroll legislation

What's On Offer:

  • A chance to join a people-focused, values-driven team
  • Be part of a transformation journey as the payroll function evolves
  • A supportive and flexible working culture
  • A genuine opportunity to influence how payroll works across the group

If you're ready to contribute to a growing business and want to develop your career in payroll within a meaningful sector, we'd love to hear from you.

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Macildowie is a specialist recruitment consultancy with a rich history of enhancing the careers of professionals across the Midlands and the Northern Home Counties. We have an unrivalled understanding of the local market place and recruit for the majority of the region's premier employers. To search for all of our live jobs please visit us at macildowie.com.



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