Payroll Administrator - Group 1 Automotive : Job Details

Payroll AdministratorSalary £26,775 + Employee BenefitsHybrid Working, minimum 2 days in the office in HebburnMaternity Cover - Fixed Term Contract until 31st August 2025

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with the skills to ensure accurate and seamless payroll services for a diverse workforce?

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for processing monthly payroll for various franchises within your remit. The ideal candidate will have a key eye for detail and strong organisational skills, with a collaborative approach to working alongside the wider payroll team. If you enjoy working in a supportive team environment and are committed to ensuring payroll is processed accurately and on time, this is the role for you.

What we can offer you

• 33 days’ annual leave, including bank holidays, rising with length of service. Holiday buying scheme also available
• Retail discounts that save you money every day
• Gym discounts, cash healthcare plans, and a cycle-to-work scheme
• Car discounts for new and used purchases and servicing
• Flexible pension scheme to support your financial future
• Family-friendly policies that help you spend more time with the people that matter
• A wellbeing programme to support you and your family
• Ongoing recognition from your peers and leadership team
• A community volunteering day

What you’ll do day to day

• Processing holiday, sick, maternity and paternity leave payments
• Preparation of the monthly payroll for approximately 3,600 employees
• Recording payroll data accurately in the company’s software system
• Assisting with issuing P45s and other necessary tax forms
• Ensuring compliance to policies, procedures, and relevant legislation and governing payroll
• Handling payroll queries, including the calculation and processing of manual payments where required, and ensuring records are maintained

Helpful skills and qualifications

• Previous experience with Payroll is essential
• Proficient in manual payroll calculations
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal
• Ability to perform under pressure and meet strict deadlines
• Must have hands on, practical approach to tasks
• CIPP Qualification is desirable but not essential

Who we are

Group 1 Automotive is on an exciting growth journey. We’re the largest partner in the UK for Mercedes- Benz, Volkswagen and Audi, and second largest for BMW & MINI.

Home to more than 7000 colleagues who are dedicated to providing exceptional customer services, we have 113 dealerships in the UK, representing 21 brands at the forefront of automotive retail.

But you don’t need to love cars to work with us - you just need to share our mission to create outstanding and trusted experiences for our customers, our partners, and our people.

In return, we recognise that the success of our business is because of our fantastic people. Which is why we’re committed to providing fantastic career opportunities, comprehensive training, competitive pay and benefits and full support personally and professionally.