Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator – 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

We are seeking a detail-orientated, data savvy individual to support our HRIS team in processing time and attendance data, including end-to-end weekly payroll.

Who We Are:

At The Compleat Food Group we’re not just serving up great food, we’re creating an environment where our people can thrive. As one of the leading chilled prepared food manufacturers in the UK food industry, we believe that our employees are the secret ingredient to our success. We’re passionate about fostering a culture where quality, innovation, collaboration, and personal growth are at the forefront.

Location: Ebbw Vale, NP23 5SD (hybrid working).

Not based in Ebbw Vale? This role is flexible and you can based at any of our UK manufacturing sites including Poole, Milton Keynes, Nottingham, Middlesbrough, Crewe, Clitheroe or Market Drayton.

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30 - 17:00, Friday, 8:30 - 16:00 (flexible working available)

Salary: £27,000

Contract: Fixed-Term 6 months

Your Duties Will Include:

• Process weekly end-to-end payroll and resolve any wage queries in a timely manner
• Ensure sites are accurately updating time and attendance records (E.g. Holidays, Absence)
• Use the time and attendance HR systems to keep accurate records of weekly paid employees' attendance, holiday entitlement and days present
• Process self-certificates and doctors notes on HR systems
• Accurately calculate and record sick pay details onto HR Information Systems (HRIS).
• Calculate and pay holiday pay.
• Record and process annual pay review, any temporary upgrades, discrepancies, queries, new starters and leavers. 
• Work with managers across all business to collect information for the monthly payroll addressing pay queries and adjustments pre and post payroll.
• Ensure alignment of HRIS data in terms of organisation structure, managers etc. across our systems
• Complete systems password resets
• Produce timely and accurate reporting (E.g. overtime, holiday usage, working time directive breaches)
• Any additional office administration including filing and other office miscellaneous jobs.

Experience, Skills and Knowledge:

• Previous experience of payroll processing desirable but not essential (Pegasus Opera 3 knowledge advantageous)
• Previous experience working with time and attendance data and HR systems (UKG Ready/Kronos knowledge desirable)
• Highly detailed-orientated and skilled at working with accuracy
• Data driven and comfortable with large data sets
• Ability to work with detailed information and analyse/interpret accordingly.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Excel
• Organisation skills
• Requirement to work some bank holidays to achieve payroll deadlines – time off in lieu will be provided

Benefits to Include:

• Hybrid working and flexible working available
• Free on-site parking
• Dynamic Environment: You will be working in a fast-paced, future-thinking agile company where your contributions make a real difference.
• Culture: Be part of a fantastic team that values diversity, innovation, collaboration and excellence.
• 33 Days annual leave (pro-rated for fixed term contracts)
• Online and High-street retailer discount scheme
• Employee well-being and community support groups
• Charity Initiatives and Team events
• 24/7 Access to Grocery Aid (Free Financial, Emotional and Practical Support)
• Physical Wellbeing Benefits – Free on demand exercise hub and various gym discounts.
• Online Wellbeing benefits
• Free Financial wellbeing – mortgage calculators, budget tools, financial aid tools

The Compleat Food Group fosters an inclusive, respectful culture where everyone feels safe, supported, and valued. We welcome diverse talent, knowing it drives exceptional results and a better workplace.

We are committed to Fairness, Equity, Inclusivity, and Respect, we ensure all colleagues can thrive by bringing their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunity’s employer, we provide all the support you need to succeed.

Contact us with any questions about Diversity & Inclusion or accessibility during the application process.

Recruitment Agencies: 

We have a small, active and trusted Preferred Supplier List to assist us if required. We do not acknowledge any speculative CVs or unsolicited candidate introductions. We only accept CV submissions for roles released to you directly by our Talent Acquisition team.

If you would be interested in working with us please send a message to [email protected] and should we have any roles we need additional support with we will reach out to you.