Payroll Operations Administrator Job Details | JLR

In this role, you are part of the driving force behind JLR’s success. Helping steer operational excellence across our corporate teams, from governance to talent – you’ll be at the epicentre of the business. Your contributions will transform our iconic brands and shape the future of modern luxury. Become part of a global business and create exceptional.

As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and timely payroll operations across both monthly and weekly UK payrolls, supporting approximately 30,000 employees. You’ll work collaboratively with a dedicated payroll team, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, and supporting wider business projects. Reporting to the Payroll Operations Supervisor, you will ensure full compliance with UK legislation and JLR policies, while helping to drive process efficiencies and support the organisation’s strategic goals.

What to Expect

In this role, no two tasks are the same. With lots of projects and relationships to build with people across the business and beyond, it’s a challenge that will help your career grow within an iconic organisation. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Processing weekly and monthly payrolls, including BACS and RTI submissions, manual calculations, pensions, PAYE, and Early Year Updates
• Demonstrating full end‑to‑end payroll knowledge, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with current and future legislation
• Delivering accurate payroll for complex terms, conditions, shift patterns, salary sacrifice schemes, court orders, and attachments of earnings
• Managing all year‑end requirements and maintaining clear, informative communication with stakeholders
• Handling pay‑related queries, producing and maintaining documented payroll procedures, and supporting continuous improvement plans
• Providing excellent customer service, building strong stakeholder relationships, and supporting the Payroll Alignment Strategy and set objectives
• Training and supporting colleagues and new starters, contributing to a collaborative and high‑performing payroll team

What You’ll Need

Along with your ambition to achieve the exceptional, there are several skills you’ll need to help you succeed, including:

• Proven experience working in a large, multi‑site payroll operation, supported by an excellent understanding of UK payroll legislation
• Organised and a great communicator
• Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work well under pressure
• A team player
• Working towards a payroll qualification and knowledge of Resource Link would be an advantage

Benefits

This role is rewarding in more ways than one. On top of our core offering, you’ll do extraordinary work with amazing people. In addition, you can expect a wide range of benefits:

• Discounted car purchase (open to family members, too)
• A 52 week maternity leave policy and a 4 week paternity leave policy. Other parental leave policies are available
• A competitive pension
• A JLR company performance‑related bonus
• An employee learning scheme providing funding for education, training and other activities which support the development of personal skills and promote lifelong learning
• Access to open, employee‑led support and social networks
• Comprehensive Life Assurance and Income Protection policies
• Flexible working*

*Flexible working is offered for specific roles dependant on responsibilities. Please speak to the hiring team for details.

Creating Modern Luxury requires a modern approach to work. At JLR, hybrid working is a voluntary, non‑contractual arrangement providing employees more choice and flexibility around how, when and where they work. Some roles require more on‑site work, but details of this can be discussed with the hiring manager during the interview stage.

We work hard to nurture a culture that is inclusive and welcoming to all. We understand candidates may require reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process. Please discuss these with your recruiter so we can accommodate your needs. Applicants from all backgrounds are welcome. If you’re unsure that you meet the full criteria of a role – but you’re interested in where it could take you – we still encourage you to apply. We believe in people's ability to grow and develop within their role – it’s what makes living the exceptional with soul possible. JLR is committed to equal opportunity for all.