About the role
Job Title: People Centre Senior Payroll Administrator
Location: Warrington, Cheshire or Devon, Plymouth + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Role ID: SF76357
Help keep an essential function running smoothly while supporting people across a business that helps deliver national security.
At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. If you join us, you can play your part as a Senior Payroll Administrator at Warrington, Cheshire or Devon, Plymouth.
The role
As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you'll play a key role within our collaborative People Centre team, ensuring payroll processes are delivered accurately and efficiently while supporting colleagues across the business. This is an opportunity to develop your expertise in payroll administration, take ownership of complex cases, and provide guidance to team members, all while contributing to a business that supports critical defence and nuclear programmes.
This role is full time, working 37 hours per week, based at Warrington, Cheshire or Devon, Plymouth. Flexible working arrangements are available, with a hybrid working pattern of two days per week in the office.
Day-to-day, you'll be required to
Managing complex payroll and people administration cases to successful resolution.
Supporting weekly payroll activities to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.
Maintaining employee records and ensuring data remains accurate and up to date.
Providing expert guidance on payroll and people processes to colleagues and stakeholders.
Leading by example and supporting Payroll Administrators to drive high standards, continuous improvement, and excellent customer service.
Essential experience of the Senior Payroll Administrator
Experience working within a payroll environment delivering weekly or monthly payroll processes.
Strong payroll administration experience with a focus on accuracy and attention to detail.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including the ability to perform VLOOKUPs and manage complex spreadsheets.
Experience maintaining employee data and records within a busy administrative environment.
Experience supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge within a team…
