Part-time (30 hrs per month) Payroll administrator in Guildford

Office Angels; Guildford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 30,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary review

5% employer pension

Death in service benefit

Season ticket loan

Professional memberships

Private medical cover

25 days holiday + holidays

Flexible/hybrid working

Job summary

Office Angels in Guildford is seeking a Part-time Payroll Administrator to join the HR team. The role supports the Director of People by delivering a payroll service in collaboration with ADP, ensuring accurate payroll processing and policy compliance.

You will handle starters/leavers, salary changes, holidays, sickness pay, and assist with pension administration. Flexible/hybrid working options are available alongside a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll experience with accuracy and compliance.
• Familiarity with ADP payroll systems is advantageous.
• Strong numerical and data-entry abilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the ADP payroll database, including starters, leavers and changes.
• Calculate holiday entitlements, salaries and sickness pay.
• Oversee absence records and self-service absence system.
• Run monthly payroll tasks and liaise with ADP on queries.
• Process overtime, bonuses and staff loans accurately.
• Prepare payroll data for annual reviews and assist pension admin.

Skills

Payroll administration

ADP experience

Numeracy

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisational/time management

Job description

Part-time Payroll Administrator

Location: Guildford

Contract Type: Part-time Permanent

Hours: 30 hours per month (with flexibility)

Annual Salary: £30,000 FTE (£5,613.30 pro-rata with potential for over-time)

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Part-time Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic Human Resources team. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a leading legal practise in Surrey.

Role Overview

The successful candidate will support the Director of People in delivering a comprehensive payroll service in collaboration with the payroll provider, ADP. This position will involve a variety of tasks, ensuring accurate payroll administration and compliance with relevant policies.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain the ADP payroll database, managing starters, leavers, salary increases, and changes in working patterns.
• Calculate holiday entitlements, salaries, maternity dates, and sickness pay.
• Oversee the firm's self-service absence management system and maintain absence records.
• Conduct monthly payroll tasks, including pre-payroll activities, checking and uploading P45s, and liaising with ADP on payroll queries.
• Process overtime, bonus, and staff loans accurately, investigating and correcting any discrepancies.
• Prepare payroll data for annual reviews, manage pension administration, and assist with ad hoc duties as needed.

To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:

• Proven experience in payroll administration, with familiarity with ADP being an advantage.
• Strong numeracy skills and a keen attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capability to prioritise tasks effectively.
• Initiative and problem-solving skills, combined with discretion and integrity.

What's on offer

In addition to a competitive salary, our client provides an attractive benefits package, which includes:

• Annual salary review and bonus scheme
• 5% employer pension contribution
• Death in service benefit of 4x salary
• Interest-free season ticket loan
• Paid professional memberships
• Private medical cover and life assurance
• 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and enhanced family leave policies
• Flexible/hybrid working arrangements to promote work-life balance

Why this opportunity

This role offers the chance to be part of a reputable organisation that values its employees and emphasises professional development. With a commitment to creating an inclusive and enriching workplace, our client ensures that all team members feel supported in their roles.

Office Angels is an employment agency. We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace. We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more. By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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