Payroll Administrator

Hunter Savage; Belfast; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utilities organisation is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Belfast. This 12-month fixed-term role involves processing payroll for over 250 employees, ensuring data accuracy, and providing administrative support. The role offers significant responsibility and exposure across the business, ideal for those looking to build their career in payroll.

Benefits

Hybrid working (50:50)

Career progression opportunities

Exposure to key HR processes

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in payroll administration for 250+ employees.
• Strong IT skills including Oracle HR/Payroll and Microsoft Office.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation and confidentiality standards.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll transactions and ensure accuracy of payroll data.
• Handle statutory and voluntary deductions, and support payroll audits.
• Provide administrative support to the payroll team and respond to queries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

Education

GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above)

Tools

Oracle HR/Payroll

Microsoft Office

Job description

We are hiring for our client, a leading utilities organisation, who are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team. This is a 12-month fixed-term position offering the chance to work in a dynamic and supportive payroll environment, with significant responsibility and great exposure across the wider business.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Payroll Administrator Job:

1. Join a busy, high-volume payroll team (serving 250+ employees)
2. Hands-on role in a complex, multi-system payroll environment
3. Great organisational culture with strong HR leadership and internal collaboration

The Role:

• Process monthly payroll transactions, including overtime, allowances, promotions, and new joiners
• Ensure accurate maintenance of HR and payroll data on internal systems (e.g. Oracle HR/Payroll)
• Provide administrative support to the payroll team and respond to employee payroll queries
• Handle statutory and voluntary deductions, HMRC submissions, and end-of-year forms
• Assist in generating payroll reports and supporting payroll audits and reconciliations
• Uphold payroll data accuracy, compliance, and security throughout all tasks

The Person – What We’re Looking For

• Minimum of 1 year’s experience in a payroll administration role (for 250+ employees)
• GCSE Maths and English (Grade C or above) or equivalent
• Strong IT skills including Oracle HR/Payroll (or similar) and Microsoft Office
• Detail-oriented, highly organised and able to meet deadlines under pressure
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
•Knowledge of payroll legislation and confidentiality standards

The Reward – What’s in it for You?

• Salary up to £31,000 depending on experience
• Join a well-established, values-led organisation
• Exposure to key payroll and HR processes across a large workforce
• Belfast-based office and 50:50 hybrid working
• 12-month full-time contract – excellent experience builder for career progression

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage

We partner with many of Northern Ireland’s leading employers in HR, finance, and operations. For more information on this Payroll Administrator job or to apply, contact Nuala McClinton in confidence. Visit our website for more business support roles.