Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Assistant

Role Overview

This role supports the end-to-end UK payroll process for a multi-site organisation (circa 450 employees). Working within a small HR team, you will help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time each month.

This is a personality-led role suited to someone organised, reliable and eager to learn. Full training will be provided.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and process payroll information including starters, leavers, absences, bonuses and deductions

• Process monthly payroll using payroll software and Excel

• Calculate statutory payments (sick, maternity, holiday)

• Issue payslips, P45s and support year-end (P60s)

• Submit HMRC RTIs (FPS/EPS) and administer legal deductions

• Produce BACS payments and pension submissions

• Respond to payroll queries and liaise with stakeholders

• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance

• Provide general HR administrative support when required

About You

• Payroll experience preferred (minimum 12 months), but training provided for the right person

• Strong attention to detail and good data entry skills

• Organised, dependable and able to meet deadlines

• Confident communicator with a positive attitude

• IT literate, particularly Excel and Outlook

• Able to multitask and work under pressure

• Must hold a full UK driving licence