Payroll Administrator (Part time)

Job Title: Payroll Administrator

Location: Ellesmere Port Head Office

Reports To: HR Manager

Working hours: Part time, Monday - Wednesday

About us:

Laker Vent Engineering is a leading mechanical contractor operating within the engineering construction industry. We specialise in the installation of highly regulated process piping systems, delivering high-quality solutions for blue chip clients across the Power & Energy, Pharmaceutical, and Petrochemical sectors.

Purpose of the Role

To assist in the day-to-day coordination of the HR and payroll function, providing effective administrative support to both the HR and Finance teams.

Scope of the Role

This role supports key processes across HR and payroll, including employee lifecycle administration, payroll preparation, data maintenance, and compliance.

Key Responsibilities

HR Administration

• Process all new starter and leaver documentation including contracts, induction packs, references, leaver letters, and final holiday calculations.
• Prepare and update employment records for contract changes, role variations, and personal details.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee personnel files, ensuring compliance with data protection legislation.
• Provide administrative support for recruitment activities, including application tracking and database maintenance.
• Support the administration of annual pay reviews, employee engagement surveys, and HR reporting.
• Maintain attendance records, including managing sick leave data.
• Carry out additional HR administrative duties as required.

Payroll Support

• Assist with processing the weekly payroll, including gathering and verifying timekeeping data via the LVE tracking database.
• Populate payroll upload sheets and ensure accurate entry of hours and relevant pay details.
• Support statutory submissions and year-end processes, including P60s.
• Address payroll queries in the absence of the HR Manager.
• Liaise with line managers to collect any missing payroll-related information.
• Provide reports and data from payroll systems as required by the business.

General

• Complete any additional tasks as reasonably requested by management.
• Attend relevant training and development sessions to support the role.

Person Specification

Skills and Experience

• Strong computer literacy, particularly in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Understanding of clerical and administrative systems.
• Prior experience in payroll
• Knowledge of working to NAECI would be desirable.

Work Ethic & Competencies

• High attention to detail and commitment to accurate work.
• Organised, methodical, and able to follow structured processes.
• Positive and professional attitude, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Willingness to travel or work extended hours if required

Benefits

• Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
• Holidays: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Pension: Company pension scheme

Job Type: Part-time

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: 136