Payroll Administrator

C&C Group plc is a premium drinks company which owns, manufactures, markets and distributes a unique portfolio of beer and cider brands in its home markets and across the globe. You probably know us best from brands like Bulmers, Magners and Tennent's.

Role Overview

We're looking for a dynamic and detail-driven Payroll Administrator to be at the heart of a major transformation initiative across the UK and Ireland Payroll function.

This isn't just payroll as usual. It's a chance to help reimagine how we deliver payroll in a complex, fast-evolving environment. You'll be joining a team committed to simplifying, modernising, and automating our in-house payroll operations, and your insights will help drive that change.

We need problem-solvers with a transformation mindset. People who thrive in complexity, spot inefficiencies, and take initiative.

Key Requirements

• Administer end-to-end payroll processing for UK and Ireland employees across multiple pay frequencies
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and internal policies
• Process statutory payments such as SSP, SMP, SPP in line with current legislation.
• Manage pension contributions and auto-enrolment duties, including liaison with pension providers
• Coordinate year-end activities, including P60s, P11Ds, and HMRC submissions
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails
• Respond to payroll queries with professionalism and empathy, even in challenging situations
• Uphold process integrity and manage requests that fall outside standard procedures
• Liaise with HR, Finance, and operational teams to resolve payroll issues
• Support the implementation of process improvements and system enhancements
• Assist with reporting and analytics for internal and external stakeholders
• Contribute to the development of payroll procedures and documentation

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration, ideally in a multi-site or complex environment
• Strong understanding of UK and Irish payroll legislation
• A recognised payroll qualification (e.g. CIPP or IPASS) is desirable
• High attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to manage sensitive conversations calmly and constructively
• Confidence to uphold processes and manage expectations, even when under pressure
• Comfortable working with manual processes while contributing to future improvements
• Experience with unionised environments and shift-based payrolls is a plus
• Knowledge of GDPR and data protection principles as they relate to payroll
• Proficiency in payroll systems; experience with iTrent is an advantage
• Familiarity with Crown Time & Attendance systems
• Strong Excel skills, including working with formulas, lookups, and data validation
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Comfortable navigating manual processes and off-system tracking
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issues

About Us

Operating through the Matthew Clark, Bibendum, Tennent's and Bulmers Ireland brands, the Group has a market leading range, scale and reach including an intimate understanding of the markets it serves.

From grass to glass, and everything in between, we grow, brew, manufacture, market, and deliver some of the world's favourite drinks. C&C Group's portfolio of owned/exclusive brands include: Bulmers, the leading Irish cider brand; Tennent's, the leading Scottish beer brand; Magners the premium international cider brand; as well as a range of fast-growing, premium and craft ciders and beers, such as Heverlee, Menabrea, Five Lamps and Orchard Pig.

We seek to champion and embed sustainability in everything that we do at C&C. While delivering joy to customers, we always shine a light on people and the planet. We have a clear ESG vision delivering to a better world. We respect, support, and develop all our people to be their best, with a focus on results by creating a culture of winning together.

We also recognize that people come with a wealth of experience and talent beyond just the technical requirements of a job. If your experience is close to what you see listed here, please still consider applying. Diversity of experience and skills combined with passion is a key to delivering on our mission. Therefore, we encourage people from all backgrounds to apply. Please let us know if you require accommodations during the interview process.

C&C Group (and inclusive companies) do not accept unsolicited CVs from recruiters or employment agencies in response to any of our roles. For help, please contact our Talent Acquisition Team at All applications need to come through the candidate portal