Payroll Administrator

NEW OPPORTUNITY - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

Location: Castleford, WF10
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: Estimated 3 months
Working Hours: 08.00am - 5.00pm (40 hours)
WFH: On Fridays - once comfortable with systems
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: Payroll Manager / HR Manager

About the Role

We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Administrator to provide essential support to our Clients Payroll Team during a period of cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in payroll administration who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks to assist with the smooth and accurate running of our payroll processes. You will work closely with the payroll and HR teams to ensure that employee data is accurately maintained and processed in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide general administrative support to the payroll team
• Add new starters and leavers to the payroll system accurately and efficiently
• Maintain and update employee records in accordance with GDPR and company policies
• Extract and manipulate payroll data from the current payroll system for integration into the HRIS
• Assist in preparing payroll reports and documentation as required
• Support the monthly payroll cycle, including timesheet reviews, data entry, and reconciliation
• Assist with responding to payroll-related queries from employees and external stakeholders
• Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate information flow
• Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and documentation

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience working in a payroll administration or similar administrative role
• Familiarity with payroll systems; experience with Sage 50 Payroll is highly desirable
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel – including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other data manipulation tools
• Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
• Good understanding of payroll processes and basic employment legislation
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a team

Desirable Attributes

• Experience with HRIS systems or involvement in HR/payroll system integrations
• Exposure to monthly payroll runs in a medium-to-large sized business
• A proactive and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position intended to cover during a period of staff absence.