Payroll Admin

Payroll Administrator – Fixed Term Contract (to December 2026)
Potential to Become Permanent

Location: Near Banbury, towards Chipping Norton Salary: £30,000 Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm Hybrid Working Available (2–3 days office/home)

Our client, a well‑established organisation with around 200 locations across the UK, is looking for a detail‑driven Payroll Administrator to join their busy People team. Supporting approximately 30 sites, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across your region.

This position is offered on a fixed term contract until December 2026, with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent role.

⭐ Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on time for employees across your allocated sites
• Maintain payroll records, ensuring all data is up to date and compliant
• Handle payroll queries from managers and employees, providing clear and timely responses
• Support with statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and holiday calculations
• Assist with new starter, leaver and contract change administration
• Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure seamless data flow and compliance
• Support with general payroll and HR administration as required

• Previous experience in a payroll administration role
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Confident working with payroll systems and Excel
• Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
• Comfortable supporting multiple sites and managing competing priorities
• Own transport is essential due to the rural location and occasional site travel

• £30,000 salary
• Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days split between office and home)
• Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop
• A genuine chance for the role to become permanent