Payroll Administrator - Tarmac

6-Month Fixed-Term Contract 

Location: Solihull/Hybrid

Keep People Paid. Keep Business Moving.

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator with a keen eye for detail and a passion for delivering exceptional service? At Tarmac, we're looking for a proactive and organised Payroll Administrator to join our Employee Services team on a 6-month fixed-term contract.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a vital role in ensuring thousands of employees are paid accurately and on time, while helping drive continuous improvement across payroll processes and systems.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Payroll Administrator, you'll take ownership of allocated payrolls, ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately, efficiently, and in line with company policies and statutory requirements.

Key responsibilities include:

• Processing payroll activities accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with HMRC legislation and company controls


• Managing allocated payrolls and associated administration tasks from start to finish


• Supporting the Payroll Team Manager and Payroll Senior Administrator with payroll operations and new initiatives


• Building positive relationships with employees, managers, and key stakeholders across the business


• Providing excellent customer service and resolving payroll queries effectively


• Supporting employee benefits administration, including pensions and ShareSave (SAYE) schemes


• Identifying opportunities to improve processes and helping implement positive change


• Collaborating with colleagues across Payroll, Reward and Employee Services to ensure a consistent and high-quality service

What We're Looking For

You'll be a detail-oriented payroll professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering accurate work.

We're looking for someone with:

• Payroll experience and strong technical payroll knowledge


• Previous experience within an administrative or payroll-focused role


• Excellent organisational and communication skills


• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy


• The ability to prioritise workloads and perform under pressure


• Experience identifying and implementing process improvements


• Intermediate Excel skills

Desirable

• Membership of the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP)


• Experience working within a large, complex organisation

Why Join Tarmac?

At Tarmac, you'll be joining a supportive and collaborative team where your expertise will make a genuine impact. You'll have the opportunity to contribute to key payroll initiatives, enhance employee experience, and be part of a business that values continuous improvement and professional development.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a payroll professional looking for your next challenge and want to join a team that values accuracy, customer service, and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today and help keep Tarmac's people paid accurately, on time, every time.