At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage payroll processes and ensure accurate, timely payments for our team.
- Company: Join First Bus, a leading UK bus operator embracing innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, flexible working, health benefits, and career progression.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with excellent growth opportunities and employee support.
- Why this job: Be part of a transformative journey in public transport while supporting your community.
- Qualifications: Previous payroll experience and strong analytical skills are preferred.
The predicted salary is between 29697 - 34267 £ per year.
About First Bus
Are you ready to advance your career with one of the UK's leading bus operators? Join a forward-thinking company that embraces cutting-edge bus technology, from innovative mobile apps to environmentally friendly vehicles. We are passionate about delivering passenger journeys that are sustainable, comfortable, and efficient. We are at the forefront of innovation in the industry, connecting communities and shaping the future of public transport.
Location: Bristol, hybrid
Salary: £29,697 - £34,267 dependent on experience
Competitive Salary | Clear Career Progression | Flexible Working
We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team in Bristol to play a vital role in ensuring our people are paid accurately, compliantly, and on time. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise within a business that actively supports career progression and professional development.
About the role
You’ll be responsible for delivering accurate weekly and monthly payrolls, maintaining compliance with statutory regulations, and acting as a trusted point of contact for payroll-related queries.
Key Responsibilities
- End-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payroll accurately
- Administer new starters, leavers, contractual changes and pay progression updates
- Manage statutory and contractual payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, ShPP, etc.)
- Apply payroll deductions in line with company agreements and legislation
- Complete payroll checks, test runs and final processing
- Prepare BACS documentation and payroll reports
- Handle payroll queries professionally and efficiently
- Collaborate closely with HR, Operations and Finance teams
About you
- Previous payroll administration experience, ideally working in a complex organisation
- Highly numerate with strong analytical skills
- Meticulous attention to detail
- Confident communicator at all levels
- Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Committed to confidentiality and excellent customer service
- End-to-end payroll processing experience is desirable, but not essential
- Occasional flexibility around payroll deadlines will be required
Rewards
Your health is important to us which is why we offer Simply Health & Smart Health for you and your dependents at no cost to you! This offering includes cash back benefits across optical & dental as well as virtual GP appointments, mental health support and nutrition and fitness advice.
Our EAP provision offers 24hr, 365 days a year mental health support.
We are also committed to your financial wellbeing, and we offer a platform with many discounts on high street brands and supermarkets etc.
Working at First you also receive discounted train travel for you and your family after 6 months service as well as a free bus pass.
Cycle to work scheme
25 days' holiday + bank holidays
Pension scheme and chance to buy discounted First Group shares
Enhanced maternity / paternity pay
Flexible working
Equal Opportunities
Family Transport serves everyone, whatever their differences. At First Bus, we want to be an employer open to you, no matter what your differences are. We aspire to be an inclusive organisation because diverse backgrounds, thinking and experiences bring so many benefits to our customers, communities, and people. We welcome applications from all.
About Us
We are always looking for skilled and talented people to join us across our sixty plus depots from Aberdeen to Truro. It takes a dedicated team of specialists and professionals over just about every type of role you can think of to keep us on the road and creating amazing passenger journeys. We’ve embarked on a journey of major transformation – to make sure we put our people and customers first. Our people are the beating heart of First Bus. Without them, there would be no drivers to take customers to where they need to go and no engineers to keep our buses safely on the road. Our transformation programme is designed to reshape our business to meet tomorrow’s travel needs.
Payroll Administrator employer: First Bus Central Services
First Bus Central Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work environment at our Caledonia depot in Scotland, where innovation meets collaboration. Employees benefit from a hybrid working model, competitive remuneration, and opportunities for professional growth within a supportive culture that values cross-functional teamwork and sustainability initiatives. Join us to make a meaningful impact in network planning while enjoying a fulfilling career in the transport sector.
Contact Details:
First Bus Central Services Recruitment Team
