Payroll Clerk

Stagecoach Group; Stockport; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A major transport operator in the UK is seeking a Payroll/Data Handling Clerk in Stockport. This full-time role involves processing payroll for approximately 1200 employees, with a strong emphasis on data manipulation in MS Excel. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a focus on customer service. Previous payroll experience is an advantage but not essential. The role currently offers a hybrid working model with part-time remote options.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge and working experience of MS Excel.
• Natural customer service skills with friendly approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll for approx. 1200 employees weekly.
• Data entry into the Workday payroll system.
• Calculate pay for leave such as sickness and annual leave.

Skills

Data manipulation in MS Excel

Customer service skills

Communication skills

Computer literate

Education

GCSE Maths and English

Job description

Payroll Clerk page is loaded## Payroll Clerklocations: Stockport Shared Service Centre, United Kingdomtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todaytime left to apply: End Date: January 23, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: JR12026**Salary**£24,500 - £27,958 dependent on experience**Payroll/Data Handling Clerk****Location: One Stockport Exchange, Stockport, Greater Manchester****Contract type: FTC 6-9 Months**We are looking for a Payroll/Data Handling Clerk to join our Payroll team at our Shared Service Centre in Stockport. The role is Full Time 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This is currently Hybrid 3 set days office based and 2 set days working remotely at home, but may be full time office based if preferred.As a Payroll/Data Handling Clerk, you’ll be responsible for the processing of approx. 1200 employees pay on a weekly cycle. Payroll and procedural related training will be given in order to achieve this, however good existing and proven skills in manipulating data in MS Excel will be key, as well as a keen desire to gain some Payroll skills and knowledge. With this in mind, previous Payroll experience is advantageous but not essential.Speaking of the business, it’s an incredibly exciting time to join Stagecoach – and being honest there’s also plenty of challenge to boot, but we suspect you’re the type of individual that would relish the opportunity to make a difference, no matter if this isn’t always easy!We’re a complex business in parts, but with a really simple premise – transport is at the heart of a strong economy, a strong society, a strong environment and a strong community…and we’re at the very heart of the transport industry. We have a privileged role in connecting individuals and communities across the UK to healthcare, to employment, to education, to leisure…and most importantly to each other.All of our Driving, Engineering, Clerical, Cleaning, and Managerial colleagues expect a correct days pay in return for a hard days work, so as a Payroll Clerk you will have the opportunity to really have a positive impact on peoples lives.To put some more meat on the bones, the role will involve:* Ensuring the timely receipt of data from Stagecoach locations, to strict deadlines* Data entry into the Workday payroll system* Calculation of pay associated with paid and unpaid leave such as sickness absence, annual leave, parental leave* Performing accuracy checks per departmental procedure* Self audit* Responding to queries from internal and external customers* Administrative tasks associated with payrollWe’ve got a wish list too; Essential* You’ll be computer-literate* You’ll have good and sound proven knowledge and working experience of MS Excel* You’ll have natural customer service skills and take on tasks with a friendly and approachable manner* You’ll have great communication skills, both written and verbal* You’ll have GCSE Maths and English. Advantageous but not essential* Previous Payroll experienceThe working hours are as follows: Monday to Friday, flexibly between the core hours of 07:30 and 18:00 with the need to front load more hours at the beginning of the week.So if you can tick our boxes, and we’re definitely what you’re looking for, please do apply. We can’t wait to receive your application!Stagecoach is proudly an inclusive employer, striving for a culture where everyone can be themselves and where all the differences people bring are truly appreciated. We welcome applications from all, irrespective of gender, ethnicity, race, religion, beliefs, disability, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, or age.**Location:**Stagecoach Shared Service Centre One Exchange, 20 Railway Road Stockport SK1 3SWFounded in 1980, Stagecoach has established itself as the UK’s largest transport operator, with services connecting more than 100 major towns and cities in England, Scotland, and Wales. We work with our partners to deliver a greener, smarter, safer, healthier, and fairer country. Providing extensive expertise in commercial and contracted markets, we assist national and regional government to deliver on ambitious plans for their citizens, communities, and local economy. Our team of 26,000 employees are proud to serve our customers and be an integral part of their local communities.