Senior Administrator

Forrest Recruitment · Westhoughton, North West

Senior Administrator at Forrest Recruitment, based in Westhoughton, North West. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Westhoughton, North West
Contract
Permanent
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
28 Aug 2026
Sector
Administrator

Reference https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=246433

About the role

Date posted: July 2, 2026

Pay: £26,000.00 – £30,000.00 per year

Job description:

Senior Administrator. Westhoughton. £26k – £30k doe. 34.5 hours per week! Mon-Thur 9am – 5pm, Fridays 9am – 1.30pm.

A well established manufacturing firm based in Westhoughton are looking for an experienced Administrator to join a team of 5 in their HR and Payroll department to train as a Payroll Co Ordinator! Training will be given and role duties will include;

  • Processing weekly for circa 350 staff who are based across various sites (UK based) using a clocking system.
  • Ensuring hours are inputted correctly, checking for missing or incorrect entries and liaising with site managers regarding any anomalies
  • Recording holiday, sick pay, maternity/paternity leave
  • Calculating any overtime payments are paid correctly
  • Making amendments to employee details
  • Entering new starters onto the system and ensuring that leavers are sent the correct paperwork
  • Ensuring full compliance with current payroll legislation at all times

To be successful, you will have previous experience in a senior administration position and the ability to pick things up quickly in a fast paced environment. This can be quite a demanding role so you would need to be organised, proactive and ambitious to learn. You will also have the opportunity to work towards and gain Payroll qualification – CIPP.

Please forward your CV for immediate consideration, I look forward to hearing from you.

Reference: https://www.forrest-recruitment.co.uk/?post_type=job_listing&p=246433 · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 28 Aug 2026 · Listed via Forrest Recruitment

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