People and Payroll Administrator

Wiltshire Creative

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Job Summary

We are seeking an organised and efficient individual to join a friendly team and help deliver recruitment and HR within our busy working arts venue.

Job Description

The People & Payroll Administrator supports our employees by managing weekly and monthly payroll, ensuring HR systems and documentation are accurate and compliant, and delivering excellent day-to-day service. This varied role suits someone with strong finance admin skills, confident Excel use, and some payroll experience, with full training provided for our specialist systems and theatre-industry contracts.

Hours of work: 20 hours per week. Actual hours will be agreed with the successful candidate, but for example could be 3 days per week or 10am-2pm Monday to Friday. Due to our payroll run dates, some hours on Mondays and Tuesdays are essential

Job Requirements

About you

  • Previous experience in a payroll administration role, with experience of maintaining a payroll system
  • You will have a basic understanding of different working patterns and how these impact contractual terms (e.g. worker status, salary and annual leave). Detailed training will be provided
  • Strong written communication skills and able to produce accurate employment documentation
  • Strong verbal communication skills, and able to explain systems, processes or issues to others sensitively
  • Aware of the need to maintain privacy and confidentiality in your work and maintain professionalism
  • High attention to detail and accuracy
  • Proficient computer literacy. You will be confident using Microsoft Office (including Outlook, Word, Excel and Sharepoint) and confident using or learning Employment Hero, Xero and Staff Savvy
  • Good time management and able to prioritise conflicting deadlines and workload
  • Working knowledge of Data Protection legislation

Job Overview

  • Job Title: People and Payroll Administrator
  • Salary: £25k-£30k
  • Hours:
    Part time
  • Artform: Theatre
  • Role: Human Resources
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Closing date: Mon, 05 Jan 2026

  • Location:

    South West

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Job: People and Payroll Administrator

Job: People and Payroll Administrator

Organisation: Wiltshire Creative

Postcode: SP2 7RA

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