People & Payroll Administrator (Part-Time)

Nantwich | Monday to Friday 9am-3pm | Up to £28,000 pro rata

I am currently recruiting on behalf of my well established and well respected client for a People & Payroll Administrator to join a close knit and friendly People Team. This part-time role is crucial in helping to deliver an accurate, and compliant HR and payroll function.

What You’ll Be Doing

You will be be at the heart of the operation, you will ensure the smooth processing of weekly payroll for approximately 100 employees, supporting a wide variety of HR and engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

• Accurately process and submit weekly payroll data.
• Maintain and update employee records in HR systems (including Kronos), ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance.
• Prepare and issue contracts, HR letters, and employment documentation.
• Support employee onboarding and induction processes.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from managers and escalate where required.
• Generate HR reports on absence, turnover, and recruitment.
• Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People Team and management.
• Coordinate interviews, meetings, and diary scheduling.
• Support employee engagement events and activities.
• Act as a system administrator for Kronos, assisting with updates and user issues.
• Manage communications in the shared People & Recruitment inbox.
• Schedule absence review meetings with relevant teams.

We’re Looking For Someone Who…Has the Experience

• Payroll processing experience (weekly preferred)
• Strong administrative skills in a busy, professional environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Would Be Great If You Also Have

• Experience with Kronos or a similar HRIS
• Exposure to HR or People Team environment
• Interest in employee engagement and continuous improvement

Personal Qualities We Value

• Meticulous attention to detail
• Excellent organisational skills
• Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data
• Friendly and confident communicator
• A proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude

What You’ll Get

• Salary up to £30,000 pro rata
• A part-time schedule that supports work-life balance (9am–3pm, Mon–Fri)
• Be part of a passionate, down-to-earth team in a growing business with a big heart

Job Type: Permanent

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nantwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Payroll: 1 year (required)
• Human resources: 1 year (required)