Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Office Based | Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5:00pm

We are partnering with a growing, well-established services business to recruit an experienced  Payroll Administrator to join their finance team.

This is a key role within the business, acting as the main point of contact between the Head Office Payroll Bureau and the local office, supporting both site-based and remote employees. You will take ownership of payroll coordination while overseeing junior team members and ensuring accuracy across time recording and payroll processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and verify weekly and monthly payroll hours prior to submission to the Head Office Payroll Bureau
• Oversee and support up to two team members, ensuring time recording data is accurate and reconciled between internal systems and vehicle trackers
• Work collaboratively with the IT department to streamline and improve payroll-related processes
• Maintain accurate records for holidays, sickness, and payroll deductions
• Act as the main contact for onboarding and leaver payroll processes
• Liaise with Group HR as required
• Reconcile payroll-related nominal ledger accounts

About You

• Proven experience in a payroll administration role (senior-level experience preferred)
• Confident managing payroll processes in a fast-paced environment
• Strong Excel skills
• Experience reconciling payroll control/nominal accounts
• Knowledge of employment legislation, contracts, personal tax, and employment law is advantageous (though specialist advice is managed at Group level)
• Organised, detail-oriented and able to manage multiple deadlines

The Package

• 20 days holiday, increasing with service
• Option to purchase additional holidays
• Free on-site parking
• Stable and supportive working environment
• Office-based role, Monday to Friday (8:30am–5:00pm)

Please only apply for this role if you have extensive payroll knowledge.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to take on greater responsibility within a growing and reputable organisation.