Payroll Administrator
Specsavers
SpecsaversColchester, CO1 1LJView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)
Pay
£28,000/yr
Contract
Not specified
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
27 October 2026
4 days leftJob description
Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and passionate about supporting people? We're looking for a proactive Payroll & People Administrator to join our team and play a key role in ensuring our colleagues receive an exceptional payroll and employee support service. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who has excellent attention to detail, and can confidently manage payroll administration.
What you'll be doing
As Payroll & People Administrator, you will coordinate all payroll-related activities while supporting managers and colleagues.
- Verifying new starter details on payroll software / processing leaver records within HR and Payroll systems and issuing P45 documentation.
- Ensuring the timely and accurate processing of authorised payroll amendments, including: Holiday pay / Sickness payments / Maternity and paternity pay
- Monitoring and managing staff absence records, ensuring attendance information is kept up to date and appropriate follow-up actions are completed
- Working closely with managers to identify absence trends and support effective absence management.
- Providing payroll-related information and guidance to employees and managers, resolving queries promptly and professionally.
What’s on offer?
As well as all the support you need, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:
- Salary from £28,000 per annum
- Working hours - 3 days per week
- Annual leave - Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!
- Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
- Eyecare and hearcare discounts for you and your family
We're seeking a committed and motivated individual who can help deliver an outstanding payroll and employee experience.
- Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
- A positive "can do" attitude with a flexible approach and willingness to learn new systems and processes.
- Previous experience working within a payroll environment.
- A good understanding of - PAYE, National Insurance, Statutory payments (maternity, paternity, sickness)
- Experience managing employee absence records and supporting attendance processes
- Strong communication skills with the confidence to support employees and managers with payroll and absence-related queries.
If you're an organised and detail-focused administrator with payroll experience and a passion for supporting people, we'd love to hear from you.
Got what we’re looking for? This job will close when it's filled, so don't delay, apply today!
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
Specsavers
First seen
14 October 2026
Last checked
24 October 2026
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