Payroll Administrator

Recruiter
Robert Half
Location
Gloucestershire
Salary
£35,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Not Specified
First listed by Ontap
1 October 2026
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Job description

Robert Half are exclusively working with a long-established, family-focused business in the heart of the Cotswolds to recruit a Payroll Administrator. The company is growing and modernising, and it's investing in its people and services while staying true to its community values. You'll be the go-to person for accurate weekly payroll data. You'll also give the wider operations team practical administrative support, so this suits someone who likes variety and being close to the day-to-day.

Payroll Administrator Salary: £35,000 per annum Location: Bourton-on-the-Water, Cotswolds Contract: Permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday

Key responsibilities

Prepare and submit accurate weekly operational and payroll data for frontline colleagues
Check clocking records against scheduled duties, investigating and resolving any discrepancies
Manage holiday allocation for colleagues in line with business needs
Act as a first point of contact for colleague queries by phone, email and in person
Work closely with HR on colleague administration, including starters, leavers and employee updates
Support day-to-day site operations, assisting the operations team when required
Handle justified complaints through informal discussions
Order and distribute uniform, and maintain the related records
Manage petty cash, prepaid cards, cash machine issues and cash variances
Keep accurate records, update internal systems and complete general administrative duties
Support the wider team and promote company values at all times

About you

Experience in payroll administration, including checking and correcting payroll data
Experience working within a finance team
Strong Excel skills and familiarity with rota systems
Strong communication and teamwork skills, with excellent attention to detail
Able to prioritise your workload, meet deadlines and work independently
Reliable, punctual and flexible when the business needs it

What's on offer

£35,000 per annum
Holiday purchase scheme
20 days' annual leave plus bank holidays
Pension scheme
Lifestyle benefits
Employee assistance programme
Career development opportunities within the wider group

How to apply

Robert Half is working exclusively with the company on this role. To apply, please send your CV via the link or contact the Oxford office for a confidential conversation.

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