Payroll Administrator

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-driven Payroll Administrator to join our team on an immediate basis, Salary £30,000.00.

As our Payroll Administrator, you’ll take ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for all staff paid weekly and monthly.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring accuracy, compliance, and a seamless payroll experience. You’ll also be a trusted point of contact for payroll queries, resolving issues clearly and promptly to maintain a positive employee experience.

This is an office-based role, on a full-time basis (40 hours per week) over 5 days Monday to Friday, 08:30am to 5pm, with a half‑hour lunch.

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing across five monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance
• Respond to colleague and manager payroll queries with clarity and efficiency
• Liaise with the payroll software provider on system support and development opportunities
• Produce and maintain payroll reports to audit standard, ensuring strong data integrity
• Prepare payroll journals and communicate regularly with our Accounts Team
• Support People data accuracy and continuous improvement of payroll records
• Prepare, calculate and review statutory reporting requirements such as NMW.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of PAYE and pension legislation
• Support internal and external auditors with accurate documentation and responses
• Contribute to wider finance and HR-related tasks as part of a collaborative team

• Strong end-to-end payroll experience
• Excellent attention to detail and confidence working with data
• Strong Excel capability and experience using payroll systems
• Solid data analysis skills with the ability to identify trends and anomalies
• A curious and intuitive mindset, with confidence to respectfully challenge
• A future‑focused approach and adaptability to change
• A continuous improvement mindset, always looking for smarter ways of working