High-Volume Payroll Specialist (6-Month Contract)

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in professional services is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their finance team in York on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing payroll for 600-800 employees and offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, staff discounts, and on-site parking. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discounts

On-site parking

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end payroll experience within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Confidence speaking with people across all levels of the organisation.
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to change.
• Experience within a multi-client or bureau-style payroll setting (highly advantageous).
• Strong IT literacy and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Managing the monthly payroll cycle for a designated portfolio of sites.
• Processing payroll changes such as sickness, holiday, maternity, and other leave.
• Ensuring accurate data entry, reconciliations and timely query resolution.
• Communicating mainly via email to provide clear and helpful support.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the payroll team.
• Using payroll and ticketing systems to maintain accurate records.

Job description

A well-established organisation in professional services is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their finance team in York on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing payroll for 600-800 employees and offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, staff discounts, and on-site parking. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.