Who will you be joining?
Our client is a well-established food and beverage manufacturing business based in the charming town of Tetbury, Gloucestershire. They pride themselves on fostering a collaborative and welcoming workplace where every team member plays a vital role in their continued success. As a family-oriented SME, they value dedication, accuracy, and a proactive approach to work.
What will you be doing?
- Coordinate the end-to-end payroll process ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
- Prepare payroll data including overtime, absences, statutory payments and salary changes
- Maintain accurate payroll records including starters, leavers, tax codes and pension contributions
- Administer workplace pensions and ensure auto-enrolment compliance
- Support HMRC compliance including RTI submissions and statutory payments
- Prepare payroll reports and assist Finance with payroll journals and reconciliations
- Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers
- Liaise with HMRC, pension providers and auditors when required
- Support new starter onboarding, including contracts, right-to-work checks and references
- Maintain accurate employee records including holiday and absence tracking
- Monitor probation review dates and send reminders to managers
- Prepare employee documentation such as contract amendments and salary review letters
- Ensure employee files are maintained in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements
- Provide occasional administrative support to Finance and the wider office team
Why would you be a good fit?
- Previous experience in payroll administration or payroll coordination
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Strong organisational and administrative skills
- Intermediate Excel skills and confidence working with spreadsheets
- Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion
- Experience using Pegasus Opera 3 or similar payroll systems (desirable)
- Previous exposure to HR administration (desirable)
- A proactive, reliable professional who enjoys working collaboratively within a small team
- Thrives in an evolving SME environment with a knack for suggesting process improvements
What’s in it for you?
This part-time role offers flexible hours of 20–25 per week, perfect for maintaining a healthy work-life balance. You will be joining a friendly and supportive team dedicated to fostering a positive working environment. The role combines payroll responsibilities with HR administration, providing variety and the opportunity to develop a broad skill set. You will also have the chance to contribute to process enhancements as the business continues to grow. Remuneration is up to £17 per hour, depending on experience, along with the chance to work within a close-knit and nurturing SME community.
Please note that our client is unable to accept any candidates that require visa sponsorship at this time therefore all applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
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