Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator Warrington £18-£20 per hour

Your new company

Hays are recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to support a finance team on a temporary basis within a well-established organisation in Warrington. They are looking for strong payroll experience and the ability to work within a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
Your new role

Key Responsibilities:•Supporting end-to-end payroll processing
•Inputting payroll data, adjustments, and monthly submissions
•Performing reconciliations and investigating payroll variances
•Maintaining employee records across HR and payroll systems
•Assisting with benefits coordination and third-party payments
•Managing payroll queries via shared inbox and internal stakeholders

What you'll need to succeed

•Strong payroll experience in a Payroll Officer or Payroll Administrator role
•Solid understanding of UK payroll processes and compliance
•Confident Excel user (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data manipulation)
•High attention to detail and strong reconciliation skills
•Comfortable working in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
•Experience with payroll systems such as ADP, Sage, or similar is beneficial.

What you'll get in return

•Competitive hourly rate
•Immediate start
•Exposure to a busy, varied payroll function
•Supportive finance team and structured processes

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, please email an up-to-date copy of your cv to OR call If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career