Payroll Administrator - 12 month FTC

Confidential; Melbourne; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Supportive team culture

Professional development opportunities

Diverse workload

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a collaborative payroll team in Melbourne on a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role focuses on accurate, timely payroll processing and resolving employee payroll queries with a strong emphasis on compliance with UK legislation and internal policies.

You will support year-end activities, generate reports, and work closely with Finance, HR, and Payroll colleagues to drive process improvements in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a payroll position.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong team-working and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data in line with legislation and company policies.
• Respond to payroll queries, providing a professional and efficient service.
• Support year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, validations, and reporting.
• Produce payroll reports and costing information for finance teams.
• Reconcile payroll-related payments including HMRC and pension contributions.
• Assist with the review and development of payroll policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams.
• Support wider payroll projects and team initiatives as required.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Deadline management

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Melbourne (2 days in office, 3 days from home)
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
Job Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their established payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to work in a collaborative environment where accuracy, continuous improvement, and exceptional employee service are highly valued.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while supporting employees with payroll-related queries and maintaining compliance with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
• Maintain payroll records and employee data in line with legislation and company policies.
• Respond to payroll queries, providing a professional and efficient service.
• Support year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, validations, and reporting.
• Produce payroll reports and costing information for finance teams.
• Reconcile payroll-related payments including HMRC and pension contributions.
• Assist with the review and development of payroll policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams.
• Support wider payroll projects and team initiatives as required.

About You

Essential

• Previous experience within a payroll position.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Strong team-working and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

• Experience using payroll software such as Dayforce.
• Exposure to year-end payroll processes.
• Knowledge of payroll reconciliations, pensions, and HMRC payments.

What's on Offer?

• Hybrid working arrangement.
• Supportive and collaborative team culture.
• Opportunity to contribute to payroll process improvements and projects.
• Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
• Diverse and engaging workload with opportunities to broaden your experience.