Leeds Payroll Pro: High-Volume Processing & Systems

Fullerton Group; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive team

System transformation projects

Job summary

Fullerton Group in Leeds is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team supporting a large national security company. You will process multiple high-volume weekly payrolls, ensure accuracy, and maintain HMRC compliance while supporting employees and managers.

The role requires sharp attention to detail, excellent numerical skills, and proficiency with Excel and Sage 50 Payroll/Sage People Payroll.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing of high-volume weekly payrolls.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent numerical and data accuracy.
• Ability to handle payroll queries via phone and email with professionalism.
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or migrations.

Responsibilities

• Process multiple large-volume weekly payrolls accurately and within tight deadlines.
• Complete payroll balancing and reconciliation activities to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Perform manual payroll calculations confidently when required.
• Validate payroll data and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory payroll requirements.
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP.
• Monitor compliance with National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly via phone and email, providing clear advice.
• Collaborate with colleagues during payroll and HR system implementations.
• Support payroll audits and provide information as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Attention to detail

Payroll processing

Customer service

Working under pressure

Tools

Sage 50 Payroll

Sage People Payroll

Job description

Head Office & Corporate Teams Leeds | On-Site £26,500-£28,000 (depending on experience) Reporting to: Manager

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our small but very busy payroll team supporting a large national security company.

This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a fast-paced environment processing multiple high-volume weekly payrolls. With the business currently undergoing significant system implementation and transformation projects, accuracy and attention to detail are more important than ever. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring payrolls are processed correctly, reconciled accurately, and fully compliant with HMRC legislation.

This role would suit someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and takes pride in delivering an accurate payroll service while providing excellent support to employees and managers.

Key Responsibilities

• Process multiple large-volume weekly payrolls accurately and within tight deadlines.
• Complete payroll balancing and reconciliation activities to ensure payroll accuracy.
• Perform manual payroll calculations confidently and accurately when required.
• Validate payroll data and investigate discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and statutory payroll requirements.
• Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP.
• Monitor compliance with National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly and professionally via telephone and email, providing clear advice and resolving issues efficiently.
• Work closely with colleagues during ongoing payroll and HR system implementations.
• Support payroll audits and provide information as required.
• Assist with continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working in a payroll environment processing large-volume weekly payrolls.
• Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Good working knowledge of National Minimum Wage (NMW) regulations and Statutory Sick Pay (SSP).
• Confidence in completing manual payroll calculations.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven experience balancing and reconciling payrolls.
• Confidence in handling payroll queries by phone and email, with excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to explain payroll calculations and legislation clearly to employees and managers.
• The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet demanding payroll deadlines.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• A proactive and team-focused approach.
• Excel skills to an intermediate level, including data analysis and reconciliation, vlookup, pivot table, standard formulas
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll and Sage People Payroll
• Experience supporting payroll system implementations or migrations.

What We Offer

• The opportunity to join a supportive, hardworking team.
• Exposure to large-scale payroll operations within a major security organisation.
• Involvement in significant payroll and system transformation projects.
• Ongoing development and learning opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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