Payroll Administrator

2i Recruit Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the UK seeks a proactive Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll and compliance tasks. The role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with administrative experience. The successful candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the payroll function while ensuring compliance with relevant regulations. Attractive benefits include a competitive salary, performance bonus, and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

£27,000 - £30,000 salary

Annual performance bonus (up to £4,000)

Free parking

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Referral scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year’s administrative experience.
• Excellent telephone manner and communication skills.
• Calm and resilient under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance.
• Manage and maintain the compliance tracker.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Commercial awareness

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Administrator to join a growing organisation. If you enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, staying organised and supporting a busy team, this role offers great variety and long-term development.

Company Benefits:

• £27,000 £30,000 + annual performance bonus (up to £4,000, paid quarterly)
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral scheme
• Company events

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with UK regulations.
• Handle queries related to pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports and liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate information flow.

Compliance & Business Support

• Ensure all documentation is complete and compliant before onboarding.
• Manage and maintain the compliance tracker, escalating issues where needed.
• Issue contracts and key documents promptly.
• Support team programmes including aftercare, offer processes, and performance tracking.
• Provide analysis and metrics on team performance, averages, and ratios.
• Manage shared inboxes and assist with general administrative duties.
• Keep up to date with relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

Payroll Administrator Requirements:

• Minimum of 1 year s administrative experience.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Calm, adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Commercially aware with a positive and proactive attitude.

You ll be responsible for weekly payroll, compliant onboarding processes and wider business support tasks. This is a brilliant role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to build their skills within a supportive, collaborative workplace.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted.