Payroll Co-ordinator

Payroll Co-ordinator - Permanent

Further information is available upon application, prior to interview.

The Opportunity

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Co-ordinator to join an established and busy payroll function within a growing organisation.

This is a hands-on payroll position, with responsibility for supporting the accurate and timely processing of multiple monthly payrolls, alongside associated expenses, payroll administration and employee benefits.

Working as part of a wider HR function, you will play an important role in maintaining accurate employee and payroll records, ensuring deadlines are consistently met and providing support with payroll-related queries.

The ideal candidate will have at 2-3 years' experience working within a payroll environment, be confident working with payroll systems and have a strong understanding of payroll processes, legislation and data accuracy.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll runs, ensuring all information is checked and processed within strict deadlines.
• Support the processing of monthly expenses, ensuring accurate calculations and payments.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records, ensuring all information is accurate, complete and up to date.
• Carry out regular data entry, data cleansing and integrity checks across payroll systems.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal colleagues, providing guidance and escalating more complex matters where necessary.
• Ensure payroll changes, adjustments and employee information are processed accurately and within agreed timescales.
• Prepare and process payroll costing information for the Finance team.
• Support the administration of employee benefits.
• Assist with annual salary review calculations, checking information and ensuring changes are accurately reflected.
• Work closely with colleagues across Finance, Payroll & HR to identify and resolve discrepancies, improve processes and maintain accurate records.
• Ensure all payroll activities are carried out in line with relevant legislation, GDPR and internal data protection requirements.

The Ideal Candidate

We are looking for someone with a solid background in payroll who can confidently support a busy payroll operation and take responsibility for ensuring work is completed accurately and on time.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• A 2-3 years' of experience working within a payroll environment.
• A good understanding of end-to-end payroll processes and associated administration.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance and pension contributions.
• Experience using payroll systems.
• Strong Excel and spreadsheet skills.
• Experience handling payroll queries and communicating with employees and internal stakeholders.
• A good understanding of confidentiality, GDPR and the importance of handling sensitive payroll information.
• Excellent attention to detail, accuracy and organisation.

Experience & Qualifications

• A recognised payroll qualification, although not essential.
• Experience handling employee benefits.
• Strong knowledge of Excel functions, including pivot tables.
• Experience supporting annual salary reviews and payroll costing exercises.
• Previous experience working with larger or multi-site payroll operations.

Personal Attributes

• Confident and proactive: Someone who is comfortable taking ownership of their responsibilities and managing expectations.
• Highly organised: Able to prioritise workloads and work to multiple payroll deadlines.
• Accurate and methodical: Takes pride in getting things right and spotting discrepancies.
• Strong-minded: Confident enough to challenge information, raise issues and ensure deadlines are maintained.
• A good communicator: Comfortable dealing with payroll queries and working with colleagues across different departments.
• A team player: Willing to support the wider team and contribute towards improving processes.

This is an opportunity for an experienced Payroll Co-ordinator/Administrator who enjoys the detail and responsibility that comes with payroll processing.

Someone who can hit the ground running, has a good understanding of payroll fundamentals and is confident working within a deadline-driven environment.

You don't necessarily need to hold a formal payroll qualification, but you must have solid practical payroll experience, a good understanding of payroll legislation and the confidence to manage your workload independently.