Payroll Administrator

AGR

Aberdeen City

On-site

GBP 30,000 - 40,000

Full time

14 days+
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Job summary

A leading company in Oil and Gas based in Aberdeen is seeking a Payroll Administrator on a contract basis for an initial 12 months. You will support payroll coordination, compliance, and employee benefits administration. The ideal candidate has previous payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS software. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, alongside supporting reward projects. Apply to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience in payroll administration or similar role.
  • Knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legislation.
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
  • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS/payroll software.
  • Experience supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.
  • Understanding of reward principles and market benchmarking.
  • Ability to analyse data and provide insights.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
  • Prepare and validate payroll data before submission to the provider.
  • Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies promptly.
  • Ensure adherence to statutory requirements for tax and social security.
  • Assist with payroll reporting for internal stakeholders and audits.
  • Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and promptly.
  • Provide guidance on payslips and deductions.
  • Assist with administering employee benefits programs.

Skills

Payroll administration experience
Knowledge of payroll processes
Experience with payroll providers
Attention to detail
Proficiency in MS Excel
Experience in benefits administration
Understanding of reward principles
Data analysis skills

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

AGR are working closely with our Aberdeen-based client to recruit for a Payroll Administrator to join its team on a contract basis for an initial 12-months.

About the role:

The Reward Administrator will support and report to the Head of Reward. This role involves close collaboration with an outsourced Benefits Administration vendor, Internal HR Operations and Payroll colleagues and external Benefit vendors, resolving Reward queries and supporting wider Reward projects and processes.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll Coordination:

  • Work closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
  • Prepare and validate payroll data before submission to the provider.
  • Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Compliance & Reporting:

  • Ensure adherence to statutory requirements for tax, social security, and other obligations.
  • Assist with payroll reporting for internal stakeholders and audits.

Employee Support:

  • Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and promptly.
  • Provide guidance on payslips, deductions, and statutory entitlements.
  • Assist with administering employee benefits programs (e.g., pensions, healthcare).
  • Support annual compensation review processes, including data preparation and validation.
  • Contribute to reward benchmarking and market analysis projects.

At AGR we are committed to finding the best fit for our team, building a unique and exciting environment. Even if you don’t meet every requirement below but you feel you have something to bring to the table please still apply or get in touch with a member of our recruitment team.

Work Experience and Skills:

  • Previous experience in payroll administration or similar role.
  • Knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legislation.
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
  • Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
  • Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS/payroll software.
  • Experience supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.
  • Understanding of reward principles and market benchmarking.
  • Ability to analyse data and provide insights.

Personal Attributes:

  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.
Seniority level
  • Associate
Employment type
  • Contract
Job function
  • Human Resources
Industries
  • Oil and Gas

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