Payroll Administrator

BlueGiraffe; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-site organisation in the UK is seeking a Payroll Assistant to support the end-to-end payroll process. The ideal candidate is organised, detail-oriented, and can efficiently handle payroll responsibilities within a small HR team. While payroll experience is preferred, training will be provided for the right applicant. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role. Responsibilities include processing payroll, statutory payments, and addressing payroll queries, ensuring compliance with GDPR.

Qualifications

• Minimum 12 months payroll experience preferred, but open to training.
• Must hold a full UK driving licence.
• Strong attention to detail and good data entry skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect and process payroll information including starters, leavers, absences, bonuses, and deductions.
• Process monthly payroll using payroll software and Excel.
• Calculate statutory payments (sick, maternity, holiday).
• Issue payslips, P45s and support year-end (P60s).
• Submit HMRC RTIs (FPS/EPS) and administer legal deductions.
• Produce BACS payments and pension submissions.
• Respond to payroll queries and liaise with stakeholders.
• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance.
• Provide general HR administrative support when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good data entry skills

Organised

Dependable

Confident communicator

IT literate (Excel, Outlook)

Ability to multitask

Job description

Job Title: Payroll Assistant

Role Overview

This role supports the end-to-end UK payroll process for a multi-site organisation (circa 450 employees). Working within a small HR team, you will help ensure payroll is processed accurately and on time each month.

This is a personality-led role suited to someone organised, reliable and eager to learn. Full training will be provided.
A full UK driving licence and the ability to drive are essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Collect and process payroll information including starters, leavers, absences, bonuses and deductions
• Process monthly payroll using payroll software and Excel
• Calculate statutory payments (sick, maternity, holiday)
• Issue payslips, P45s and support year-end (P60s)
• Submit HMRC RTIs (FPS/EPS) and administer legal deductions
• Produce BACS payments and pension submissions
• Respond to payroll queries and liaise with stakeholders
• Maintain confidentiality and GDPR compliance
• Provide general HR administrative support when required

About You

• Payroll experience preferred (minimum 12 months), but training provided for the right person
• Strong attention to detail and good data entry skills
• Organised, dependable and able to meet deadlines
• Confident communicator with a positive attitude
• IT literate, particularly Excel and Outlook
• Able to multitask and work under pressure
• Must hold a full UK driving licence