Hybrid Payroll Specialist (Bureau)

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a well-established payroll bureau, taking ownership of a varied portfolio of client payrolls. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid—3 days in the office and 2 days at home, initially office-based for training.

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, handle starters/leavers, set up PAYE schemes and liaise with HMRC, administer pensions and auto-enrolment, and maintain accurate records.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2+ years UK payroll experience.
• Payroll bureau/client payroll experience is desirable.
• Strong IT and MS Office skills.
• Good communication with clients and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end client payrolls across multiple pay frequencies.
• Manage starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Set up PAYE schemes and liaise with HMRC.
• Administer pensions and auto-enrolment through payroll.
• Maintain accurate client and employee payroll records.
• Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Respond to client payroll queries and build strong relationships.
• Support wider payroll activities and ad-hoc requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

Time management

Microsoft Office

Tools

IRIS STAR

PayCircle

Job description

JGA Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a well-established payroll bureau, taking ownership of a varied portfolio of client payrolls. This permanent, full-time role is hybrid—3 days in the office and 2 days at home, initially office-based for training.

You will manage end-to-end payroll processing, handle starters/leavers, set up PAYE schemes and liaise with HMRC, administer pensions and auto-enrolment, and maintain accurate records.