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Posted 21 July, 2026

Payroll Admin Officer

Benjamin Edwards
Lincoln, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Payroll Admin Officer

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Lincoln

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£32,000 - £35,000 per annum

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Full time office based

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Benjamin Edwards are recruiting for Payroll Admin Officer to support a medium sized manufacturing business in the heart of Lincolnshire.

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What's on offer: -

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  • Enhanced pension
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  • 28 days holidays Plus stats
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  • Stable work environment
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  • Flexible hours (37.5 hours per week)
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  • Interesting role. The opportunity to make the role your own.
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Payroll Responsibilities

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  • Process payroll for two sites, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time. Working closely with the managers, employees and external payroll provider.
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  • Maintain/ update payroll information within the TMS system.
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  • Check shift premiums, overtime and working hours before payroll is finalised.
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  • Maintain payroll spreadsheets and ensure all payroll checks are completed.
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  • Calculate holiday entitlement
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  • Process new starters and leavers.
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  • Administer the company pension scheme
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  • Process sickness records and ensure payroll reflects absences correctly.
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HR Administration

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  • Manage the sickness line each morning. Ensuring that sickness absence procedures are followed.
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  • Complete return-to-work documentation.
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  • Calculate and monitor Bradford Factor scores.
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  • Issue HR letters where appropriate and maintain confidential employee records.
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  • Administration of new starters and leavers
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  • Liaise with Managers to complete records for HR administering the onboarding process.
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  • Ensure all new starter documentation is completed
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  • Maintain confidential employee files to a high standard.
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Systems

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  • Produce and review payroll and workforce reports generated by TMS.
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  • Use Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, for payroll spreadsheets and reconciliations.
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  • Input purchase invoices and support general finance administration.
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Additional Duties

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  • General finance administration and invoice inputting.
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  • Provide reception cover and answer telephone calls when required.
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  • Support the office with general administration as needed.
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  • Candidate Requirements
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  • Previous payroll experience is essential.
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  • HR administration experience is highly desirable.
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  • Trustworthy and able to handle highly confidential information.
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  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
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  • Professional communication skills.
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  • Able to maintain appropriate professional boundaries due to the confidential nature of the role.
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  • Excellent organisational skills.
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To Apply

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If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for Benjamin Edwards, please do not hesitate to apply.