Payroll Administrator

SMART Education Recruitment • Permanent • Remote (Oldbury, West Midlands, England, United Kingdom) • £26,500 - £0 / year • 4d ago

Looking for a flexible, part-time role in payroll administration? Join a team where work-life balance and personal growth are valued, and your attention to detail will make a real difference. This opportunity offers you varied responsibilities, hybrid working, and the chance to become an integral part of a dedicated education recruitment consultancy.

What's in it for you?

30 days’ holiday (including 5 days’ term-time holiday allowance)
Additional day's holiday for each year of service
Reduced working hours during school holidays
Early finish on Fridays
Hybrid working – blend of office and remote work
Flexible working and a genuine focus on work-life balance
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Staff reward and recognition schemes
Supportive and friendly team environment

The Role

As a Part-Time Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial part in ensuring temporary workers are paid accurately and on time every week. You'll collaborate with recruitment consultants, candidates, and clients to resolve queries and ensure precise processing of all information within tight deadlines.

Your working hours will be 9:00 to 16:30 on Monday, Tuesday, and Friday. Enjoy hybrid flexibility: work from home on Mondays, and join the team in the Oldbury office on Tuesdays and Fridays. This is a permanent, part-time position, with a pro rata salary of £15,900 per annum (based on a full-time equivalent of £26,500).

Responsibilities

Process weekly payroll information efficiently and within deadlines
Check and process candidate timesheets
Chase outstanding and unauthorised timesheets
Liaise with schools, candidates, and consultants regarding timesheet queries
Respond to candidate payroll and pay enquiries
Check hours, rates, and payroll details for accuracy
Maintain accurate payroll and candidate records
Update information on internal CRM and systems
Liaise with umbrella companies and external payroll providers as needed
Identify and resolve discrepancies before payroll deadlines
Produce and check payroll reports
Support the wider administration and recruitment team where required
Ensure confidential payroll and personal information is handled appropriately

Skills and Experience

Previous experience in payroll, finance, or administration
Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
Strong numerical and IT skills
Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
Excellent communication and customer service abilities
Ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines under pressure
Confident in dealing with queries via telephone and email
Capability to work both independently and collaboratively
Experience in recruitment, temporary staffing, or weekly payroll is advantageous (training will be provided if needed)

About the Team

You will be joining a friendly, expanding team focused exclusively on the education sector, working with a wide range of schools and settings across the West Midlands. You’ll be supported in your career development and valued for your contribution to the business.

If you are an organised, detail-focused administrator seeking a rewarding part-time opportunity in a welcoming and supportive environment, this role could be the perfect fit. Suitable candidates are encouraged to apply and help make a positive impact within education recruitment.