Payroll Administrator - 6 month fixed term contract

Payroll Administrator - 6 month fixed term contract

Payroll Administrator - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract

Summary: Due to significant and continued growth across this group, they are looking to appoint a Payroll Administrator on a 6 month fixed term contract to provide additional support within the payroll function. This is a high volume, fast paced role supporting weekly and monthly payrolls, with headcount currently at approximately 160 weekly employees and 150 monthly employees, and expected to increase substantially over the coming months.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supporting the end to end processing of weekly and monthly payrolls in a high volume environment
• Collating, checking, and validating payroll inputs including hours worked, overtime, and deductions
• Working closely with operational and HR teams to resolve payroll queries efficiently
• Supporting pension administration and ensuring statutory compliance
• Assisting with payroll reconciliations and month end processes
• Helping to maintain and strengthen payroll processes and controls during a period of growth

Experience:

• Previous experience in a payroll administration role, ideally within a fast paced or operational business
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll (preferred)
• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
• Confident working with Excel and payroll data
• Comfortable liaising with multiple stakeholders across the business
• Able to adapt quickly and support increased workload during a growth phase

All applicants must have an unrestricted right to work in the UK as our client will not support visa sponsorship for this role.