Payroll Administrator

£26,200 to £27,000 Per annum

Our reputation as the UK’s largest newspaper and magazine wholesaler speaks for itself & we are now preparing to Go National from July 2027. Going national is not simply about scale; we are securing the future of print media, investing in long-term partnerships, and creating opportunities for our people, customers and stakeholders for years to come. So when we say we’re excited for what the future holds for our customers and colleagues, you can trust we’re as good as our word.

As Payroll Administrator you will be supporting with ensuring Smiths News colleagues are paid accurately and on time with a strong focus on customer service. Acting as a support for the payroll team, working collaboratively with the People team to ensure effective delivery of people services.

About the Role

• Administer and support processing of payroll information, which is sometimes confidential in nature, to produce timely and accurate payments; including contractual changes, absence, timesheets etc.
• Support the payroll team to deliver an efficient and effective service with a high level of customer service
• Collaborating with internal and external departments to maintain accurate employee data
• Respond to enquiries from colleagues and work with payroll team to ensure queries are resolved in a timely and accurate manner
• Support resolution of system and process issues and identify and drive forward opportunities for improvement
• Support the team in ensuring effective payroll compliance, governance and keep up-to-date with legislative changes
• Liaise with third parties such as HMRC, the Department of Work and Pensions (DWP), Office of National Statistics, Benefits providers

What we can offer you

Not only do we offer free onsite parking and competitive salary but you’ll also have access to:

• Company funded Health Cash Plan – providing cash back for everyday healthcare costs such as dental, optical and physiotherapy
• 5% match pension
• 25 days holiday plus holiday buy scheme
• 24/7 E-Learning modules, Training and Development opportunities
• Sharesave Scheme, Cycle to work schemes, Health cash plan
• Colleague Assistance Programme & Colleague referral scheme

About you

• Ability to communicate with a range of stakeholders at all levels of seniority.
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritise tasks effectively
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good understanding of Microsoft Excel
• Basic payroll knowledge and/or experience of working with monthly payrolls, delivering at pace and within agreed timescales
• Had undertaken or would be willing to undertake Level 3 Payroll Apprenticeship

Please note: you must have the right to work in the UK to be considered for this position.

A career with us is a career filled with people, pride, and passion. We rely on each other to get the job done, and we deliver what we say we will. Let’s see if we can rely on you, too. Apply now.