Payroll Administrator

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join a leading national charity. This is a part-time, temporary role within the Payroll team, focused on maintaining accurate employee records and ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll services to support the organisation's vital work.

Responsibilities

• Provide excellent customer service to managers and employees, promoting a positive and solutions-focused attitude
• Maintain the HR/Payroll database in an accurate and timely manner, producing reports as required
• Process and update changes to employee records, including new starters, leavers, and contractual changes
• Collect and process monthly sickness and control sheet returns
• Assist with payroll calculations and ensure accurate processing of payments
• Prepare and remit payroll schedules to external bodies for monthly deductions
• Support the weekly payment run of staff expenses
• Validate and process staff vehicle documentation for mileage purposes
• Manage the payroll team mailboxes, organising and responding to emails appropriately
• Assist with monthly pension tasks such as issuing auto-enrolment letters and enrolling staff into the scheme
• Prepare and send monthly audit letters to relevant stakeholders
• Undertake any other payroll or HR administrative tasks as reasonably requested

Ideal candidate profile

• Experience in a payroll environment (preferred but not essential)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications including Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook
• Basic to intermediate Excel skills, with the ability to produce and summarise statistical information clearly
• Strong record-keeping skills with experience of maintaining accurate written and electronic systems
• Numerically confident, with the ability to prepare reports and present data in an accessible way
• Understanding of confidentiality principles and ability to maintain discretion at all times
• Proactive, organised, and able to manage multiple tasks within deadlines
• Willingness to pursue relevant qualifications and undertake further training as required

Location: Central London

Salary: £16-18 per hour

Working hours: Part-time, 22.5 - 30 hours per week

Working pattern: Remote - with occasional travel to Central London office

Contract: 1-3 month temporary contract

This vacancy is being actively shortlisted, so early applications are encouraged. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.