Payroll Administrator

RECSOURCE LIMITED; Essex; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing recruitment agency in Essex is seeking a Payroll Administrator and Compliance Coordinator to join their team. The successful candidate will be detail-oriented, able to process payroll accurately, and ensure compliance with UK employment standards. Key responsibilities include managing timesheets, conducting compliance checks, and supporting the recruitment process. This role offers competitive salary and bonuses, along with opportunities for career growth within a supportive work environment.

Benefits

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Career growth potential

Supportive office culture

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and compliance roles.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.
• Familiarity with employment legislation is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly timesheets for temporary workers.
• Conduct right-to-work checks and maintain compliance records.
• Support onboarding of new internal hires.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Experience in payroll

Knowledge of employment legislation

Tools

HR software

Spreadsheets

Job description

Job Title: Payroll administrator and Compliance Coordinator

Location: High St, Romford RM1 1JU

Salary: £27,000.00 to £32,000.00 Per year

Job Description

We re looking for a detail-oriented and organised Payroll administrator & Compliance Coordinator to join our growing internal team at REC Source.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, understands the importance of accuracy, and enjoys supporting both operational and regulatory processes. You'll play a key part in ensuring workers are paid correctly and on time, while also maintaining full compliance with UK employment standards.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Process weekly timesheets for temporary workers via our in-house system


• Check hours, overtime, holiday accruals, and deductions


• Liaise with clients and consultants to resolve timesheet queries or discrepancies


• Submit payroll for internal approval and coordinate with the accounts department

Compliance

• Review right-to-work checks and maintain up-to-date compliance records (RTW, licences, share codes, etc.)


• Ensure all candidate documentation is collected and recorded in line with standards


• Regularly audit files to ensure ongoing compliance for active temps


• Support consultants in setting up new candidates and preparing them for placement


• Monitor expiries (documents, licences, etc.) and flag renewals proactively

Team Support

• Work closely with Recruitment Consultants and Resourcers


• Provide guidance and updates on compliance standards and best practice


• Help onboard new internal hires by sharing compliance procedures and templates

Requirements

• Experience in payroll, compliance


• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills


• Comfortable working with spreadsheets and recruitment/HR software


• Understanding of employment legislation, RTW, AWR, or GLAA is a bonus


• Reliable, proactive, and keen to grow within a people-focused recruitment agency

Salary Package

• Yearly Salary: £27,000.00 to £32,000.00 (DOE)


• Additional Bonuses

Why Join REC Source?

• ISO9001:2015 certified, GLAA licensed & ALP member


• In-house recruitment platform


• Supportive and down-to-earth office culture


• Career growth potential across Payroll, Compliance, and Recruitment


• 20 days holiday + bank holidays

How to apply

If you re looking to build a long-term career in payroll and compliance within the recruitment sector, apply today!

Upload your CV or contact directly for more details.

Our Commitment

REC Source is committed to providing equal opportunities for all.

We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

Our mission is to create a supportive workplace for everyone.

About Us

REC Source is a specialist recruitment agency providing tailored staffing solutions in the driving and industrial sectors. We focus on compliance, efficiency, and candidate satisfaction, ensuring a smooth recruitment process for both clients and job seekers. We continually strive to improve our processes, supporting our workers and exceeding client expectations through transparency and innovation.