Payroll Administrator

The Payroll Administrator is part of the HR & Payroll team within Central Services and supports all areas of the organisation. The post holder delivers efficient administrative support across the payroll function, working collaboratively with employees, managers, and stakeholders. The role ensures smooth processes, compliance, and consistently accurate output. A commitment to firstclass customer service underpins every aspect of this role.

Main duties of the job

To provide dedicated payroll administration to support accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing. This role forms the primary support to the Payroll Lead and ensures resilience, business continuity, and excellence in payroll operations.

About us

Northpoint is a leading regional provider of mental health services for children, young people, and adults across Yorkshire. Guided by our values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency, we are committed to creating a supportive workplace where our teams can thrive.

Job responsibilities

Payroll Administrator

21 hours per week - flexible within the working week FTE £25,400 - £27,560 per annum (pro rata), depending upon experience

Do you want to be part of the change we're bringing to mental health support?

Are you an organised and detail-focused payroll professional looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity within a values-led organisation? This is an exciting opportunity to join Northpoint's HR & Payroll Team as a Payroll Administrator, playing a vital role in ensuring our people are paid accurately and on time, while developing your career within Payroll and HR.

Why us

Northpoint is a leading regional provider of mental health services for children, young people, and adults across Yorkshire. Guided by our values of professionalism, responsiveness, collaboration and transparency, we are committed to creating a supportive workplace where our teams can thrive.

At Northpoint, you'll be part of an organisation committed to high-quality services, continuous improvement and a supportive workplace culture. We offer:

• 28 days annual leave (plus bank holidays, pro rata)
• Up to 3 discretionary Christmas leave days
• Regular supervision and CPD opportunities
• Flexible working practices where possible
• A warm, values-driven environment built on trust, inclusion and collaboration

What you will be doing as our Payroll Administrator

• Support the Payroll Lead in preparing, inputting and validating payroll data including starters, leavers, hours worked, overtime and statutory deductions
• Maintain accurate payroll records within Staffology
• Carry out initial payroll checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy and compliance
• Act as a first point of contact for routine payroll queries
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC and statutory requirements

This role is designed to support the Payroll Lead and offers genuine development opportunities within payroll and the wider HR function.

What are we looking for in our ideal candidate?

• Experience navigating HR and payroll systems
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organisational and communication skills
• A proactive, reliable and solution-focused approach
• A commitment to confidentiality and data protection

This is an ideal opportunity for someone looking to grow their career in payroll, develop broader HR knowledge, and be part of a collaborative and supportive team making a real difference.

Interested? Please click 'Apply' to be considered for our Payroll Administrator role - we would love to hear from you.

We aim to be a talented, resilient and inclusive community. We welcome applications from all and offer a variety of flexible working and job share opportunities for both full and part-time staff.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults, and expect all staff to share this commitment. Applicants to posts that are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act will require a DBS from the Disclosure and Barring Service before the appointment is confirmed.

Person Specification Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in Maths functional skills Level 2 or GCSE grade C, or equivalent.
• Working towards or have completed relevant Level 3 qualification in Payroll or Finance
• Working knowledge of the main functions of a payroll team.
• Upholding principles of data protection and confidentiality in the handling of sensitive information.
• Knowledge of payroll priorities in the third sector

Experience

• Experience of navigating various HR and payroll systems to input payroll information.
• Experience of undertaking checks and audits of payroll information for accuracy
• Experience of working within organisations of 250+ employees

Skills and Competencies

• Good communication skills including verbally and written, appropriate to a range of individuals including employees, managers, and external stakeholders.
• Strong organisational skills, including ability to plan and organise workload in line with deadlines and priorities.
• Accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong general IT skills, confident in the use of Microsoft Office apps and HRIS.
• Ability to take responsibility for given areas of work and act on own initiative as appropriate.
• Ability to work under direction as needed, according to organisational policies and procedures
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Qualities and Values

• Proactive, reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently.
• Ability to prioritise workload and multitask.
• Flexible to meet service needs.
• Well organised and able to manage time effectively
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Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.