The MISSION Group
Payroll Administrator- FTC until April 2026
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Payroll Administrator - FTC to April 2027 (Part time considered)
Filleigh, North Devon, EX32 (Hybrid)
Competitive salary + Benefits
WHO ARE WE?
MISSION is a group of digital marketing and communications agencies. Employing 900+ people across 27 locations and three continents, the Group successfully combines its diverse expertise to produce Work That Counts™ for our clients, whatever their ambitions. Creating real standout, sharing real innovation and delivering real business growth for some of the world's biggest brands.
THE ROLE
We’re recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join the team on a fixed-term contract. Reporting into the Payroll Manager, this role requires good technical payroll skills and knowledge of current pay regulations, including HMRC, Pension Regulator, and Working Time legislation and guidance. The candidate will be responsible for processing in-house UK monthly payrolls, managing payroll data with HMRC, and investigating and resolving payroll discrepancies.
Key Responsibilities:
- To prepare input and reconcile employee details - starters/leavers/changes etc, ensuring correct PAYE/NIC treatment, compliance with internal policies, and pension scheme requirements.
- Processing accurate and timely monthly payrolls for payment via BACS.
- Producing and submitting all relevant payroll data to HMRC on a monthly basis and at Year End.
- Partner closely with the People Operations team to ensure all inputs for contractual changes and any variable input are confirmed.
- Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in payroll records.
- Provide detailed payroll information in excel format.
- Uploading pension data to various pension providers.
- Answering payroll and pension-related queries.
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ABOUT THE PERSON
- To have up-to-date knowledge of legislation in relation to payroll and pensions.
- CIPP Technician or equivalent qualification desirable.
- Excellent payroll experience and knowledge.
- Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Good working knowledge of Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
- A desire to do the job in a timely and meticulous manner.
AND IN RETURN…
This is a great opportunity to join a progressive business. You will have autonomy to get the job done, with as much support as you need, when you need it.
- Generous Holiday Allowance – Start with 25 days of annual leave (plus Bank Holidays) and watch it grow to 29 days after just 2 years with us.
- Future-Proof Pension – Enjoy peace of mind with our company pension scheme, boosted by enhanced employer contributions after your first year.
- Health & Wellbeing Support – Access our Medical Cash Plan with contributions towards dental, optical, physio, and more, plus an employee assistance program.
- Drive the Future – Take advantage of our Electric Car Purchase Scheme via salary sacrifice.
- Exclusive Discounts – Unlock a huge range of savings on shopping, gyms, travel, and more with our Employee Discount Platform.
- Travel Perks – Benefit from a UTC Travel membership.
- Learn & Grow – Outstanding training and career progression opportunities, with access to LinkedIn Learning and The Mission Group’s LMS.
- Own a Piece of the Mission – Join our Share Purchase Scheme and invest in our collective success.
- Work Hard, Play Hard – Enjoy regular staff socials and team events.
- Festive Bonus Time – Company-wide Christmas closure (just 4 days taken from annual leave).
- Stay Active – Save money and stay fit with our Cycle to Work Scheme.
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We believe that diversity of thought, background, and experience makes us stronger. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, religion, neurodiversity, or socioeconomic background, feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed (Level 1) Employer. As a Disability Confident Committed Employer, we have committed to: ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible, communicate and promote vacancies, and offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria.
We actively encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. We’re working to ensure equity is at the heart of everything we do, from recruitment and progression to how we support and celebrate our people every day.
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