Payroll Administrator

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions; Essex; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Annual bonus

24 days holiday

Job summary

Casanovas Recruitment Solutions is seeking a Payroll Administrator in Colchester for a part-time, hybrid role. You will manage payroll processes, benefits and pensions, and respond to queries with accuracy and compliance across UK locations.

The ideal candidate has payroll experience, strong Excel skills, and a methodical approach. The role offers 2 days per week, with Monday in the office and one midweek day at home, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Experience with benefits and pensions processing.
• Good understanding of payroll compliance.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Proficient with Excel.
• Familiarity with Workday is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Administering UK weekly payroll for approximately 80-90 employees.
• Processing UK monthly payroll for approximately 45 employees.
• Supporting payroll administration for 4 Employer of Record employees.
• Processing employee changes, payroll inputs and variable payments accurately and on time.
• Assisting with benefits and pensions processing.
• Liaising with payroll providers to resolve queries and investigate discrepancies.
• Supporting payroll audits and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal processes.

Skills

Payroll administration

Benefits processing

Pensions processing

Excel

Discrepancy investigation

Communication

Tools

Workday

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Colchester

Hours: Part-time - 2 days per week

Working Pattern: Monday in the office + either Wednesday or Thursday WFH

Salary: £32,000 pro rata

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a part-time opportunity that offers flexibility and a supportive working environment?

We're working with a friendly and welcoming team in Colchester who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join them on a part-time basis. This is a varied role where you'll be responsible for payroll administration, benefits and pensions processing, compliance and resolving payroll queries and discrepancies.

The Role

You'll be responsible for coordinating and administering payroll activities across designated EMEA locations, with a particular focus on the UK and Netherlands.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Administering UK weekly payroll for approximately 80-90 employees


• Processing UK monthly payroll for approximately 45 employees


• Supporting payroll administration for 4 Employer of Record employees


• Processing employee changes, payroll inputs and variable payments accurately and on time


• Assisting with benefits and pensions processing


• Liaising with payroll providers to resolve queries and investigate discrepancies


• Supporting payroll audits and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal processes


• Producing payroll reports and analysis for management


• Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring deadlines are consistently met

About You

We're looking for someone with previous payroll administration experience who is confident working with figures, investigating discrepancies and ensuring payroll is processed accurately.

You’ll ideally have:

• Previous experience in a payroll administration role


• Experience with benefits and pensions processing


• A good understanding of payroll compliance and statutory requirements


• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills


• Good Excel skills


• The ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies


• Good communication skills and confidence liaising with internal teams and external payroll providers

Experience using systems such as Workday would be desirable, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• £32,000 pro rata


• 2 days per week


• Monday working in the office, with either Wednesday or Thursday from home


• 24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays


• Private healthcare, including family cover


• Life insurance


• Annual bonus


• Long service awards


• Friendly and supportive working environment

Interview Process

1st stage: Teams interview

2nd stage: Face-to-face interview