Payroll Administrator

Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing, PE-backed business based in Doncaster, South Yorkshire, who are looking to add a Payroll and Pensions Administrator to their team on an initial 6 month fixed term contract. This role will support both day-to-day payroll operations and the resolution of historic pension administration issues.Alongside ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, the successful candidate will play a key role in improving payroll processes, supporting payroll controls, resolving employee queries and working through historic pension matters requiring investigation and reconciliation.The role will involve close collaboration with operational managers, HR, Finance, pension providers and external payroll partners to improve data quality, strengthen compliance and ensure accurate records are maintained.This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who enjoys both routine payroll administration and investigative work, with the ability to identify issues, establish root causes and drive resolutions.What will you be doing?Process starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee amendments accurately and within agreed deadlines.Maintain employee payroll records and supporting documentation.Process variations including overtime, enhancements, sickness, maternity, paternity and other statutory payments.Support monthly payroll preparation and validation processes.Complete payroll checks before submission and identify anomalies requiring ..... full job details .....