Payroll Assistant

Hays Accounts and Finance • Wantage, Oxfordshire • Posted June 24, 2026

Position Overview

Your new company
Seeking a Payroll Administrator on behalf of a well-established manufacturing organisation to join their team based in Wantage. This represents an excellent opportunity to join a reputable and growing business with a well-established in-house payroll function supporting multiple UK sites. The organisation places a strong emphasis on employee development and is committed to fostering a professional environment in which individuals are supported to succeed and progress in their careers.

Your new role
As a Payroll Administrator, your key responsibilities will include:

Processing high-volume monthly payroll for multiple-site, consistently meeting strict deadlines.
Maintaining employee payroll data (starters, leavers, changes, overtime, bonuses)
Administering statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
Supporting pension administration and auto-enrolment compliance
Manage payroll queries promptly and professionally as the first point of contact
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