Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator
Salary: £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Temp-to-Perm
Hours: Full Time, Monday to Friday, 08:45am - 5:30pm

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy and established payroll team in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to secure a long-term position within a fast-paced environment. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and Assistant Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services while ensuring compliance with current legislation and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the day-to-day processing of payroll activities.
• Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP.
• Process Tax and National Insurance calculations.
• Assist with annual audit checks and payroll reconciliations.
• Support HMRC-related requirements, including PSA Agreements and P11Ds (desirable).
• Administer and maintain salary sacrifice schemes.
• Ensure payroll records are maintained accurately and confidentially.
• Adhere to GDPR and confidentiality policies at all times.
• Maintain a high level of accuracy when processing payroll data.
• Work to strict deadlines and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Provide support across the wider office team when required.
  
  

About YouTo be successful in this role, you will have previous payroll experience within a dedicated payroll function and be confident managing payroll data in a busy environment.

You will possess:

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Good knowledge of payroll processes, statutory payments, Tax and National Insurance.
• Strong Excel and IT skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with colleagues at all levels.
• A thorough understanding of confidentiality and GDPR requirements.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
• A flexible, proactive and adaptable approach to work.
  
  

Desirable Experience

• Zellis ResourceLink Payroll Software.
• UKG Workforce Management systems.
  
  

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Pension scheme.
• Long service awards.
• Employee discount scheme.
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position following the temporary period.
  
  

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional seeking a varied and rewarding role with a reputable employer. Apply today through Pertemps to be considered.