Job Description

Date:

15 Jul 2025

Location:

Manchester Airport, GB

Company:

MAG


Summary

Based at Manchester Airport

Maternity Cover

Payroll Assistant
Why MAG?

Every year, Manchester Airport connects over 28 million passengers with more than 200 destinations across the globe. As the fourth largest airport in the UK, Manchester is also in the top 20 airports in Europe. Part of the largest UK owned airport operator group, MAG, Manchester Airport supports over 19,000 jobs onsite and generates around 7.75bn each year for the region.



At MAG, we recognise creating a first-class journey for our customers starts by creating a first-class career journey for our colleagues and we are committed to building inclusive environments in which our people can thrive. You'll also have access to some great benefits including:


6% company contribution pension 24 days holiday plus bank holidays Free parking Subsidised public transport

Huge range of company discounts


The role

To be responsible and accountable for managing and completing all workload allocated as part of a committed team dedicated to providing a First Class Quality Payroll Service for MAG and all MAG employees. Ensure the accurate, confidential and timely delivery of all tasks associated with the delivery and output of the payroll within Group Finance Shared Services, by ensuring that all aspects of pay and pay related matters are undertaken, meeting all required statutory standards, whilst working closely with, and supporting the rest of the payroll team and stakeholders.
What will make you successful in the role?
Essential: 2 years of experience of working in a Payroll department or payroll related role. Excellent understanding of payroll statutory obligations such as: + All statutory absence requirement: SSP, Maternity, Paternity including Alabaster, etc.
+ TAX & NI
+ Auto Enrolment
+ NMW

Ability to understand and calculations company rules for salaries/hourly rates etc. A customer focussed approach, dealing efficiently and professionally with all internal and external contacts Good verbal and written communication skills

Equal Opportunities & Reasonable Adjustments

At MAG we believe in the importance of diversity & inclusion for all. We are committed to creating a workforce that is reflective of our society. As such we welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds.


We're also committed to well-being with a focus on mental health and supporting colleagues from underrepresented groups through our Colleague Resource Groups.


As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to creating an environment where candidates and employees can perform at their optimum. Please let us know if we can provide you with any reasonable adjustments to aid your application or interview process.


You can contact the team by emailing HR.Recruitment@MAGAirports.com

Our Colleague Resource Groups include: Women's Network, Embrace - Race & Ethnicity Group, Fly With Pride (LGBTQIA+), Mental Health, Parent & Carers, Disabilities including neurodiversity