Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (FTC up to 12 Months)
Salary: Up to £30,000
Location: Remote
Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract (12 months)
Experience Required:SAP/SF payroll experience essential

We are currently seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our team on a fixed-term contract of up to 12 months. Reporting to the Senior Payroll Administrator, you’ll be an integral part of a team responsible for processing three monthly payrolls for approximately 5,500 employees. This role is crucial in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining a high standard of service across the business.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately process payrolls, including new starters, leavers, changes, and tax documentation
• Ensure payroll data is received correctly and on time to meet agreed deadlines
• Calculate manual payments and deductions in line with legislation
• Manage statutory payments: SMP, SPP, SSP, SHPP, company sick pay, and critical illness payments
• Reconcile and process third-party deductions
• Issue HMRC forms such as P45, and handle P11D & P46Car administration
• Complete exception reporting and reconcile payments
• Respond to email and telephone payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
• Prioritise daily tasks to ensure all deadlines are met
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation and statutory compliance
• Recommend process improvements where applicable

About You:

To succeed in this role, you should bring:

• Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience, with strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, NMW and statutory payments
• Experience using SAP/SF payroll systems
• Experience with ResourceLink (desirable but not essential)
• Strong IT skills, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent numeracy, communication, and analytical skills
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work under pressure
• Confidence dealing with stakeholders at all levels
• A collaborative, positive, and adaptable mindset

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