Payroll Administrator

Job Description

We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years' hands on payroll administration experience, who enjoys working with data and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll service while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end payroll activities in line with deadlines
• Maintain and input accurate payroll data (starters, leavers, pay changes)
• Record and validate time & attendance, absence, sickness, and holiday data
• Produce payslips and ensure accuracy of all payroll outputs
• Review exception reports, investigate discrepancies, and make corrections
• Manage statutory deductions and liaise with HMRC and external bodies
• Support pension administration, including auto enrolment compliance
• Assist with BACS payment processing
• Respond to employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs
• Support payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• At least 1-3 years' payroll administration experience (essential)
• Strong data entry and accuracy skills with high attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Experience using payroll systems (Resourcelink experience highly desirable)
• Confidence using Excel and other MS Office tools
• Strong organisational and problem solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A proactive, customer focused approach

Benefits

• Annual Leave - Competitive holiday entitlement of 24 days + 8 Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme - we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirement so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
• Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary
• Wellness - Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year
• Eye Care Vouchers - We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
• Reward & Recognition - We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
• Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!