Payroll Administrator

Rec Financial; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

A thriving financial organisation in Leicestershire is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the payroll lifecycle. This role involves processing payroll, maintaining records, and supporting recruitment. The ideal candidate possesses strong office administration skills and is proficient in MS Office. This position offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and additional benefits including annual leave and health plans.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Life insurance

Health cashback plan

Cycle to work scheme

Free parking on site

Qualifications

• Good knowledge of payroll processes.
• Experience with various software packages.
• Exceptional attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll on a monthly cycle.
• Maintain confidential records and systems.
• Assist with recruitment and new joiner administration.

Skills

Office administration systems knowledge

MS Office proficiency (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Numerical aptitude

Attention to detail

Time management

Written and verbal communication skills

Experience in fast-paced environment

Job description

Overview

RECfinancial are exclusively recruiting for a Payroll Administrator on behalf of a thriving, forward-thinking organisation based in Leicestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a successful and continuously growing company, where you'll take ownership of the entire payroll life cycle.

This is a Monday to Friday role, offered on a hybrid basis, working in modern open-plan offices alongside a supportive and collaborative team. If you're ready for a new challenge, this could be the perfect opportunity for you. Commutable from Glenfield, Leicester, Enderby and Greater Leicestershire.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to our Payroll team, to process payroll on a monthly cycle
• Gather, calculate, and input payroll data, maintaining confidential records and systems
• Assist with the recruitment process including placing adverts, preparing interview packs and filing interview paperwork
• Assist with new joiner administration including the preparation of contracts, welcome packs, seeking references, applications and ensuring all relevant employee data is collated on time
• Support the leaver process by preparing appropriate documentation
• Provide data analysis as and when required, updating the HR and payroll system with new joiner details, promotions, salary changes and annual entitlements
• Respond to queries in person and electronically
• Send out written communications
• Collate reports using data within our payroll system and provide insight and recommendations to the HR team

Skills and Experience

• Good knowledge of office administration systems and payroll processes
• Experience in the use of a range of software packages including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
• Exceptional numerical aptitude with excellent attention to detail
• Able to prioritise own workload and deadlines
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience of working in a fast-paced environment, with a varied workload

What we offer

• Competitive Salary £25,000 - £27,000 DOE
• 28 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Life insurance
• Health cash back plan
• Hybrid working pattern
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free Parking on site

How to apply

For further information on this opportunity, please contact [e-mail] on 07398 716656, or 0116 3501547, or email us at [e-mail]