Payroll Administrator

Job Title: Payroll Administrator
Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 9:00am – 5:00pm, Friday 9:00am – 3:00pm
Location: Wolverhampton WV1

About the Role

We are currently seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our clients recruitment agency on a full-time, permanent basis. This role is essential to ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for our temporary and permanent workforce.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing weekly and monthly payroll for temporary and permanent staff

• Ensuring accurate calculation of pay, including hours worked, overtime, bonuses, and holiday pay

• Managing payroll for PAYE employees and contractors (including umbrella companies where applicable)

• Handling statutory payments including SSP, SMP, and SPP

• Ensuring compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation

• Managing payroll queries from candidates, clients, and internal teams

• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data

• Processing starters, leavers, and contract changes

• Liaising with consultants to resolve timesheet or pay discrepancies

• Supporting payroll audits and reporting when required

Skills & Experience

• Previous payroll experience, ideally within a recruitment agency or fast-paced environment

• Strong knowledge of PAYE and payroll processes

• High level of accuracy and attention to detail

• Confident handling payroll queries professionally and efficiently

• Strong organisational and time management skills

• Comfortable working to deadlines

• Proficient in payroll systems and Microsoft Excel

Benefits

• Competitive salary of £26,000 – £28,000

• Early finish at 3pm every Friday

• Friendly, supportive team environment

• Stable, permanent role within a growing recruitment business