Payroll Administrator - 12 Month FTC

Central London (Hybrid - 3 Days Office / 2 Days Home)

12 Month FTC - potential for perm

JGA are delighted to be partnering with an industry-leading global organisation to recruit a Payroll Administrator for their European Head Office based in Central London.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established payroll team supporting over 3,500 employees across the UK and Europe. Working within a fast-paced, collaborative environment, you'll play a key role in delivering an accurate, compliant, and timely payroll service across multiple brands.

The Role

Reporting to the Payroll Team Leader, you'll support the end-to-end payroll process while working closely with HR, Finance, and key stakeholders to ensure payroll is delivered accurately each month.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll changes, including starters, leavers, contractual amendments, and employee updates.
• Maintain payroll and time & attendance records.
• Prepare payroll journals, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment and opt-outs.
• Process statutory payments, including SSP, SMP, SAP, and SPP.
• Liaise with HMRC and ensure payroll compliance.
• Work closely with HR to support payroll and benefits administration.
• Resolve payroll queries efficiently while delivering excellent customer service.
• Support payroll projects and continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Ensure payroll controls, audit requirements, and service level agreements are consistently achieved.

About You:

• Previous UK payroll processing experience.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong data entry skills.
• Experience working to strict payroll deadlines in a busy environment.
• Good Excel and Microsoft Office skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive mindset with a passion for improving payroll processes.
• Experience using time & attendance systems would be advantageous.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working (3 days in the office)
• Flexible start and finish times
• Private Medical Insurance
• Free on-site gym and discounted external gym membership
• Dog-friendly office
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Season Ticket Loan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Modern offices

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