Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; East Hagbourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Pro-rata annual leave

Company pension

Free on-site parking

Well-being programmes

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a meticulous Part-Time Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 12-month FTC, delivering accurate payroll for up to 16 hours per week across 2–4 days. You will handle end-to-end payroll processing, ensure HMRC RTI compliance, manage pensions and staff queries, and maintain confidential records in a supportive, modern workplace with on-site parking.

The role requires careful data management, excellent organisation, and clear communication with staff and

Qualifications

• Experience as Payroll Administrator or in a similar finance/HR administration role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, and auto-enrolment pensions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Manage end-to-end monthly payroll for salaried and hourly lab staff.
• Data Management: Input overtime, shift allowances, sickness, maternity/paternity pay, and unpaid leave.
• Pensions & Benefits: Administer pension contributions and student loan deductions.
• Compliance & Reporting: Submit RTI data to HMRC and process year-end requirements (P60s, P45s).
• Queries: First point of contact for staff payroll queries, resolving them discreetly.

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll legislation

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

We are recruiting for a leading company dedicated to delivering high-quality research solutions. We are now looking for a meticulous and organised Part-Time Payroll Administrator the team on a 12 month FTC

The Role

In this position, you will take ownership of our end-to-end payroll processing for up to 16 hours a week. You will ensure our dedicated laboratory and administrative staff are paid accurately and on time, while maintaining full compliance with statutory regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll Processing: Manage the end-to-end processing of monthly payroll for all salaried and hourly contracted laboratory staff.
• Data Management: Calculate and input overtime, shift allowances, sickness (SSP), maternity/paternity pay, and unpaid leave.
• Pensions & Benefits: Administer workplace pension contributions and student loan deductions.
• Compliance & Reporting: Submit accurate RTI data to HMRC and process year-end requirements (P60s, P45s).
• Queries: Act as the first point of contact for staff payroll queries, resolving them efficiently and discreetly.

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience as a Payroll Administrator or in a similar finance/HR administration role.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC regulations, and auto-enrolment pensions.
• Exceptional attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent communication skills

What We Offer

• Highly flexible working hours spread across 2-4 days to suit your schedule.
• Pro-rata annual leave and company pension scheme.
• A supportive, modern work environment within a cutting-edge industry.
• Free on-site parking and access to employee well-being programmes.