Payroll Operations Coordinator

Bamford Limited; Daylesford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A lifestyle brand collective in Daylesford is seeking a Payroll Operations Coordinator to ensure smooth payroll processes. The role involves coordinating payroll reports, reconciling data, and addressing payroll queries while maintaining a strong focus on detail and compliance. Ideal candidates should have experience in payroll administration, strong organizational skills, and a proficiency in Microsoft Excel. This position offers a full-time or part-time contract with a salary of up to £35,000 per annum.

Benefits

Discounts on products and services

One paid volunteering day per year

Subsidised private medical insurance

Pension scheme contribution

Life assurance cover

24-hour mental health support

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration or a similar support role.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Good working knowledge of payroll systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prepare weekly payroll reports for submission.
• Reconcile timesheets, hours worked, and payroll-related data.
• Provide support for payroll-related queries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Proficiency in Microsoft Excel

Tools

Fourth Hospitality system

Payroll systems

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUP OF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHING AND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We’re looking for a detail-loving, people-focused Payroll Operations Coordinator to join the Bamford Collection and help keep our payroll running smoothly behind the scenes. This role is at the heart of our payroll process, bringing together accurate information from across the business and working closely with our third-party payroll bureau to ensure everyone is paid correctly and on time.

You’ll be the go-to person for payroll questions across the Collection, building strong relationships with teams and helping demystify payroll along the way. If you enjoy working with data, love keeping things organised, and take pride in supporting people through clear and compliant processes, this is a brilliant opportunity to make a real impact across a diverse and growing business.

This role is based at the Daylesford Farm, Gloucestershire.

Full-time or Part-time, up to £35,000 per annum.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate and prepare weekly payroll reports for submission to our third-party payroll bureau.
• Collate and reconcile timesheets, hours worked, and other payroll-related data from across the Bamford Collection.
• Work closely with managers and department heads to gather any updates regarding new starters, leavers, or changes in contracts.
• Ensure all payroll data is complete, accurate, and submitted within weekly deadlines.
• Act as a point of contact for weekly payroll-related queries and issues, providing timely and professional support to employees and managers.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with data protection and confidentiality requirements.
• Support the ongoing roll-out of the new payroll process, ensuring consistency and clarity across all teams.
• Collaborate with our third-party payroll bureau to address any discrepancies or adjustments required post-submission.
• Support with monthly payroll processing when required.
• Support the people function with any monthly or ad-hoc data collation, KPI’s and analysis.

SKILLS YOU WILL BRING

• Previous experience in a payroll administration role or similar support function.
• Payroll qualification is desirable but not essential.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy in data entry and review.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to meet tight weekly deadlines.
• Good working knowledge of payroll systems and processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to liaise confidently with multiple departments.
• Understanding of data protection and the importance of confidentiality in handling sensitive information.
• Fourth Hospitality system experience is desirable.

PERKS AND BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa.
• Pension Scheme: Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%.
• Life Assurance: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annual salary.
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• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support, seven days a week.