At a Glance
- Tasks: Support payroll administration, process employee info, and assist with payroll queries.
- Company: Leading independent engineering and services business in the UK.
- Benefits: 25 days holiday, pension scheme, private medical insurance, and flexible benefits.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with clear development paths and ongoing training opportunities.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and a recognised payroll qualification while building a rewarding career.
- Qualifications: Detail-oriented, organised, and eager to learn; previous experience is a plus but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Are you looking to develop a specialist career in payroll? Whether you currently work in HR, payroll, finance or a general administrative role, this is an excellent opportunity to gain hands-on experience while studying towards a recognised payroll qualification.
As a Payroll Administrator, you'll join a supportive Payroll team and learn how to deliver an accurate and efficient payroll service. You'll receive structured training, dedicated study time and mentoring from experienced payroll professionals while developing your knowledge of payroll legislation, systems and processes.
What you'll be doing:
- Support the day-to-day administration of payroll, including processing employee information, maintaining accurate records, assisting with payroll queries and helping ensure payroll activities are completed accurately and on time.
- Gain exposure to payroll legislation, statutory payments, HMRC processes and payroll reporting, building the skills needed for a successful long-term career in payroll.
What we're looking for:
- Detail-oriented and numerically confident
- Organised and able to manage priorities effectively
- Comfortable using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Eager to learn and develop new skills
- Interested in building a career in payroll
- Previous experience in an administrative, HR, finance or payroll environment would be advantageous but is not essential.
Why join us?
This is a great opportunity to gain a recognised qualification, develop valuable specialist skills and build a long-term career within a profession that plays a vital role in every organisation.
Benefits:
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy and sell leave
- Pension scheme with up to 8% employer contribution
- Wellbeing days and volunteer days
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Flexible benefits including dental insurance, gym memberships, GAYE scheme, travel insurance and tax-free bikes
Next Steps:
As a business, we're on a journey to build on our culture where everyone is included, treated fair and with respect. This starts with recruitment and how we bring people into the organization. We'll do our best to outline the recruitment process to you ahead of time with plenty of notice. If you require accommodations to participate in the application or interview process, please let us know and we will work with you to ensure your needs are met. We are a Disability Confident Employer and awarded Gold Standard in the Armed Forces Covenant.
About Us:
We are one of the leading independent engineering and services businesses in the UK. Founded in 1921, with a turnover of £500m and 3000 employees, we are proud of our history of developing great people through our investment in training. Working across a variety of sectors within the building and infrastructure industry, our innovative, responsible and forward-thinking approach allows us to work on fantastic ground-breaking projects, providing solutions using the latest tools and technologies. Progression is something we value, and we will make sure that when you join us you have a clearly defined development path, supported by regular reviews, training and ongoing support to enable you to be the best you can be.
Payroll Administrator in Leeds employer: NG Bailey Group & Central
Join a leading independent engineering and services business in Leeds as a Payroll Administrator, where you'll receive structured training and mentoring from experienced professionals while working towards a recognised payroll qualification. With a strong commitment to employee growth, our supportive work culture offers 25 days of holiday, flexible benefits, and a clear development path to help you build a rewarding career in payroll.