Payroll Administrator

Addition; Amesbury; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Job summary

Addition is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join our Employee Services team in Amesbury. You will manage day-to-day payroll activities across multiple payrolls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in line with HMRC rules and company policies.

This role requires prior payroll experience, strong attention to detail, excellent service skills, and the ability to handle confidential information. A CIPP qualification or ongoing studies is preferred. Hybrid role with 3 days onsite per week.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and HMRC requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information appropriately.
• Good organisational skills and ability to meet payroll cut-offs.
• CIPP qualification or working towards.
• Proactive and reliable team player.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-line payroll support to employees via phone, email and Helpdesk.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to all employees and internal customers.
• Support the administration and processing of three different payrolls.
• Process payroll files in line with schedules and cut-off dates.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with HMRC requirements and internal policies.
• Maintain GDPR compliance when handling sensitive information.
• Liaise with third parties and external providers as required.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries accurately and efficiently.
• Support wider Employee Services team with ad-hoc activities.

Skills

Payroll knowledge

Attention to detail

Customer service

Communication skills

Confidential data handling

Organisational skills

Deadline-driven

Education

CIPP certification

Job description

Location: Amesbury, Wiltshire – 3 days per week onsite

Security Clearance: Must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

About the role

We are working with a leading UK organisation to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their Employee Services team based in Amesbury.

This is a great opportunity for someone with previous payroll experience who enjoys working in a customer-focused environment and is looking to develop their career within a large, established organisation. You will provide day-to-day payroll and employee services support, helping to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time and in line with relevant legislation and company procedures.

Key responsibilities

• Provide first-line payroll support to employees via phone, email and the Employee Services Helpdesk.
• Deliver a high level of customer service to all employees and internal customers.
• Support the administration and processing of three different payrolls.
• Process payroll files in line with agreed payroll schedules and cut-off dates.
• Ensure payroll activities comply with HMRC requirements and internal payroll policies and procedures.
• Maintain compliance with GDPR and organisational policies when handling sensitive employee information.
• Liaise with relevant third parties and external providers where required.
• Investigate and resolve payroll queries accurately and efficiently.
• Support the wider Employee Services team with planned and ad-hoc activities as required.

About you

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous experience working within payroll.
• A good understanding of payroll processes and HMRC requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to manage confidential and sensitive information appropriately.
• Good organisational skills and the ability to work to deadlines and payroll cut-offs.
• CIPP certification or currently working towards CIPP certification.
• A proactive and reliable approach, with the ability to work independently and as part of a wider team.

Security Clearance

Due to the nature of the organisation and role, candidates must be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance.

What’s on offer?

• Hybrid working with 3 days per week onsite in Amesbury.
• Opportunity to join a well-established UK organisation.
• Career development within Employee Services and Payroll.