Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Temporary 32625 - 39875 Β£ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Process payroll for 1,000 employees and support HR operations in a dynamic environment.
  • Company: Join a well-established organisation with a collaborative and supportive culture.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, hybrid working, and ongoing professional development.
  • Other info: Great career progression opportunities in a fast-paced setting.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in payroll while gaining exposure to HR functions.
  • Qualifications: 5 years' payroll experience and strong knowledge of UK legislation required.

The predicted salary is between 32625 - 39875 Β£ per year.

Payroll Administrator

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and wants to play a key role in supporting both payroll and HR operations.

Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Benefits teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant processing of payroll for a large UK workforce, while also supporting a variety of HR administration activities.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have

  • A minimum of 5 years' payroll experience.
  • Experience working within a high-volume, multi-site payroll environment.
  • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Experience assisting with payroll audits and auditor requests.
  • Understanding of payroll journals and payroll accounting processes.
  • A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.
  • CIPP qualification (desirable but not essential).

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Payroll Manager with the day-to-day processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees.
  • Ensure payroll data is processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with UK legislation.
  • Liaise with HR and Finance teams regarding payroll-related matters.
  • Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner.
  • Support the administration of employee benefits and pension schemes.
  • Assist with payroll audits and provide relevant information to auditors when required.
  • Maintain and update employee payroll records and documentation.
  • Process payroll changes and collaborate with relevant approvers.
  • Generate, save, and distribute payroll reports.
  • Stay up to date with payroll legislation, regulations, and best practice.
  • Support HR and Finance teams with ad hoc administrative tasks.
  • Assist with freelancer administration processes and employee record management.

What's on Offer?

  • Opportunity to work within a well-established and growing organisation.
  • Exposure to both payroll and HR functions.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Hybrid working opportunities.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.
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Payroll Administrator (Temporary) employer: Talentedge

Join a dynamic and innovative international technology organisation that prioritises employee development and offers a collaborative work culture. As a Team Lead, you will have the opportunity to shape a global Workday platform while enjoying competitive compensation, including shares and bonuses, alongside a strong focus on continuous improvement and transformation initiatives. With a hybrid working model based in London, you will benefit from flexibility and the chance to work closely with senior stakeholders across various departments, fostering both personal and professional growth.

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Contact Details:

Talentedge Recruitment Team

We think you need these skills to ace Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Payroll Processing
UK Payroll Legislation
Attention to Detail
Analytical Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Communication Skills
Stakeholder Management