At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage end-to-end payroll processes and ensure compliance with legislation.
- Company: Join Expleo, a leader in the automotive manufacturing industry.
- Benefits: Fixed-term contract until July 2027 with competitive pay and professional growth.
- Other info: Opportunity to coach junior team members and support process improvements.
- Why this job: Be a key player in a fast-paced environment and enhance your payroll expertise.
- Qualifications: Experience in payroll administration and strong understanding of UK payroll laws.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Payroll Administrator (FTC – Maternity Cover until 31 July 2027)
Location: Solihull (On-site/Hybrid – depending on client needs)
Company: Expleo
Industry: Automotive / Manufacturing
Expleo is currently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team, supporting a prestigious automotive manufacturing client based in Solihull. This role is offered on a fixed-term contract until 31st July 2027 to cover maternity leave. This is an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional to play a key role within a fast‑paced, high-volume environment. You will act as a subject matter expert, ensuring payroll accuracy, compliance, and continuous process improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll processes, including:
- Calculation of gross and net pay (salary, overtime, shift premiums, bonuses, commissions, etc.)
- Processing statutory deductions, tax withholdings, benefits, and payroll liabilities
- Maintain and update payroll records, including:
- Salary changes, pensions, insurance, and deductions
- New starters, leavers, and employee lifecycle changes
- Perform payroll reconciliations, including payments, deductions, and general ledger entries
- Validate and administer payroll data, ensuring accuracy and integrity
- Monitor and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and company policies
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner
- Monitor and maintain leave records (e.g., annual leave, sick leave)
- Support continuous improvement initiatives and payroll process optimisation
- Coach and support junior team members when required
About You
- Proven experience in a payroll administration or payroll analyst role, ideally within a high-volume environment
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements
- Experience working within automotive, manufacturing, or similar fast-paced industries (desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage complex payroll processes with minimal supervision
- Strong communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly
- Experience using payroll systems and Excel
