Payroll Administrator

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payroll for a fast-growing workforce currently 1,600+ employees. This role combines hands-on payroll processing with additional HR administrative support and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment.

Please send us your CV if you are looking for your next challenge and to be part of a supportive HR team.

This role is fully office based.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll Processing

• Accurately process weekly and monthly payrolls including salaried and hourly-paid staff.

• Manage payments for overtime, premiums, and other ad-hoc pay elements.
• Process all starter, leaver, and employee detail changes, including salary adjustments and benefits updates.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee data.

Payroll Queries & Compliance

• Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies (e.g. tax codes, pay errors, pension contributions).
• Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and best practices.
• Work with in-house or managed payroll systems (e.g. ADP)

HR Administration

• Prepare and manage paperwork for new starters and leavers (weekly payroll focus).
• Issue clock cards and access passes, and handle updates as required.
• General admin: filing, scanning, stationery ordering, and maintaining electronic records.

Skills & Requirements:

• Must have hands-on experience working in-house on payroll (not just data input to a managed service).
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
• Experience with weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Comfortable handling payroll for 300-400+ employees.
• High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Experience using payroll and HR systems
• Strong organisational and communication skills.