Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Colchester Hybrid WorkingCompetitive Salary + Excellent BenefitsPermanent Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are working with a well-established, fast-growing UK business to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their head office function in Colchester.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, customer-focused organisation known for its strong culture, employee development and long-term career prospects.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing• Check and validate starters, leavers and payroll changes (salary, bonus, commission)• Produce and analyse payroll and benefits reports• Maintain payroll records, spreadsheets and databases• Handle employee queries relating to pay and benefits professionally• Ensure compliance with tax, NI, pensions and statutory payments• Support administration of employee benefits (pensions, healthcare, flexible benefits)• Assist with ad hoc reporting and payroll tasks

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 2 years' payroll experience• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements• Experience calculating SSP, SMP, SPP etc.• Intermediate Excel skills• High attention to detail and accuracy• Strong communication and customer service approach• Able to commute to Colchester

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary package• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)• Pension scheme & life assurance• Hybrid working (after initial training period)• Employee discounts and perks platform• Paid volunteering day• Salary sacrifice schemes (including car scheme)• Structured training and long-term career development

Additional Info

• Hybrid model on offer• Excellent onboarding including structured induction programme

Apply Now

If you're a payroll professional looking to join a supportive, fast-paced organisation with strong progression opportunities, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion.