Payroll Administrator

We have an exciting opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join our team on a Part-Time basis at Florette in Lichfield, WS13 8NF. The Payroll Administrator is responsible for ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time while maintaining detailed financial records. The Payroll Admin will gather and verify timesheets, expenses, and overtime records from various departments, as well as support the Payroll Lead in entering employee data into payroll systems, including new starters, leavers, and changes to bank details or salaries. This role is 22.5 hours per week, and the working hours can be flexible for the candidate at the requirements of the business.

Working hours: 22.5 hours per week. Either 3 days per week on 7.5 hours, or 5 days per week on 4.5 hours, across Monday to Friday. Flexible at the requirements of the business.

Pay: £26,175 per annum pro rata (£15,705)

• Entering employee data into payroll systems, including new starters, leavers, and changes to bank details or salaries.
• Gathering and verifying timesheets, expenses, and overtime records from various departments.
• Assisting with the calculation of deductions such as PAYE tax, National Insurance, and statutory payments like SSP (Sick Pay) and SMP (Maternity Pay).
• Acting as the first point of contact for staff queries regarding pay, taxes, and deductions.
• Generating payroll reports for management and ensuring all submissions meet HMRC deadlines.
• Maintaining secure and confidential electronic and paper filing systems in line with GDPR.
• Supporting the Payroll Lead with any other adhoc duties.

• Previous experience of working in a payroll/HR function is highly desirable.
• Previous experience of an administration role, with a desire to learn.
• Well organised and detail critical.
• Happy to juggle multiple priorities with strict deadlines.
• Understanding of employment costs and calculations (tax, NI, SSP, SMP), is desirable.
• Used to customer facing roles, and always happy to help out employees with any payroll related questions.

• An annual salary of £26,175 pro rata, inclusion in our annual bonus scheme and a range of employee benefits you’d expect from a market leading business.
• Life Assurance: 3x your basic salary paid to your nominated beneficiary.
• Employee Assistance Programme and BUPA: Providing a Remote GP service along with a 24/7 helpline for financial, legal, medical and life issues, as well as access to BUPA Membership.
• Annual leave entitlement: 33 days annual leave per annum pro rata, inclusive of UK Bank Holidays which increases with service, as well as the option to purchase up to 2 additional working weeks of holiday per annum.
• Learning and Development: Personalised induction and regular learning and development courses and schemes.
• Benefits Platforms: Employee discount platform for multiple retailers and access to salary finance schemes for bicycles, gyms, and financial assistance.
• Other: Recognition awards, Regular Employee Engagement days, attendance incentives, an annual volunteering day, and a free staff transport service to and from site covering Lichfield, Burton on Trent, Cannock, Rugeley, and Burntwood.

Florette is one of three UK food manufacturing sites within Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd, which is an autonomous part of the larger 17,500 employee strong French co-operative group, Agrial. The business operates mainly under its recognisable Florette salad brand and we are one of the UK’s leading producers in the industry.

It’s an exciting time to join our business as we look for new starters to join us to innovate in everything we do! We’re looking for positive and driven people to join our professional team. If you have the skills or experience we are looking for, and want a fresh challenge we would love for you to join us on our journey!

Please apply directly or alternatively contact Will Kaye, Recruitment Advisor for a totally confidential and informal discussion.

Agrial Fresh Produce reserve the right to close this vacancy once we have received sufficient applications. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

This role is only open to applicants who have the permanent right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide or take over visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. Applicants must be able to demonstrate their ongoing eligibility to work in the UK without the need for employer sponsorship.

Agrial Fresh Produce Ltd is an Equal Opportunities employer.

We are committed to supporting the mental health and wellbeing of all of our staff. That’s why we’ve taken the Mental Health at Work Commitment and are currently delivering a programme of activities to ensure that everyone can have open and honest conversations about their wellbeing in the workplace and feel supported.