Payroll Assistant in St Austell

The Company Imerys is the world’s leading supplier of mineral-based specialty solutions for the industry with €3.4 billion in revenue and 12,300 employees in 40 countries in 2025. The Group offers high value-added and functional solutions to a wide range of industries and fast-growing markets such as solutions for the energy transition and sustainable construction, as well as natural solutions for consumer goods. Imerys draws on its understanding of applications, technological knowledge, and expertise in material science to deliver solutions which contribute essential properties to customers’ products and their performance. As part of its commitment to responsible development, Imerys promotes environmentally friendly products and processes in addition to supporting its customers in their decarbonization efforts.

The Position

Job Summary

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking to build a career within payroll and HR administration? We are seeking a Payroll Assistant to join our supportive payroll team based at Par Moor Centre. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong administrative skills who enjoys working with data, supporting colleagues, and ensuring processes run smoothly.

Summary of the role:

• Managing payroll inbox queries and responding to routine pay and benefits questions.
• Processing payroll documentation including payslips, P45s and employee records.
• Supporting onboarding and offboarding administration, including starter and leaver processes.
• Assisting with pension updates and employee benefit administration.
• Producing regular reports relating to time, absence and approvals.
• Reviewing employee entitlements and payroll-related records for accuracy.
• Preparing information and summaries to support internal reporting and finance requirements.
• Collaborating with payroll colleagues to meet deadlines and maintain high service standards.
• Supporting process documentation and general administrative activities.

Do you have the following attributes?

We'd love to hear from candidates who have:

• Previous experience in administration, office support or customer service.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Good numeracy skills and confidence working with data and spreadsheets.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• A collaborative approach and ability to work well within a team.
• Strong IT skills, including Google Workspace or Microsoft Office applications such as Excel and Word.
• A willingness to learn new systems and processes.

What's in it for you?

• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Generous Pension Plan
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Private Healthcare
• Company Sick Pay
• Discounts with external retailers on Imerys Advantage
• Cycle to Work Scheme via Halfords
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme via Tusker
• Buy Holiday Scheme

Supporting your wellbeing

We also offer a comprehensive package to support the wellbeing of our people, which includes:

• Employee Assistance Programme
• Virtual GP
• Flu and Eye Care Vouchers
• Enhanced Family-Friendly Policies
• Menopause Support
• Check4Cancer (prostate checks)
• Volunteer opportunities as a Mental Health First Aider, First Aider at Work or Fire Marshal

Why work for Imerys?

At Imerys, every member of our team matters. Our priority is the health and safety of our people, and we aim to create diverse and inclusive workplaces. We are always striving to be better and support our people to learn, improve and innovate continuously. This allows them to tap into their full potential and to take advantage of the wealth of career and development opportunities available.