Payroll Administrator

Morson Talent; Farnley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency in Farnley is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to handle payroll processing and HR administration. The role involves ensuring accurate payroll management, documentation compliance, and supporting HR initiatives. Ideal candidates will have experience in payroll and strong organisational skills. Competitive salary offered (£30,000 - £34,000 DOE).

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing (weekly and monthly).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process weekly and monthly payroll for two companies.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as pay errors and tax issues.
• Maintain clear documentation of payroll processes.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

Proficiency with HR/payroll systems

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Payroll Administrator
Leeds Onsite with flexible working hours
Permanent
£30,000 - £34,000 DOE

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team. This is a varied role, combining payroll processing with wider HR administration, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in supporting both our people and the business.

Responsibilities

Payroll Processing

• Accurately process weekly and monthly payroll for two companies, covering salaried and hourly staff.
• Administer payments for overtime, premiums, and other ad-hoc adjustments.
• Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, and employee changes (e.g., salary increases, benefits).

Payroll Queries & Issue Resolution

• Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries.
• Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as pay errors, tax code issues, or pension contributions.

Documentation & Compliance

• Maintain clear documentation of payroll processes and system updates.
• Support audit preparation for people, payroll, and finance.

HR Administration

• Process starter and leaver paperwork for weekly employees.
• Set up clock cards, access passes, and system access for new starters and changes.
• Maintain and update employee lifecycle data (starters, leavers, pay, probation reviews, training).
• Produce reports from HR and T&A systems, including data for board reports (e.g., turnover, sickness, benefits).
• Provide general admin support: ordering stationery, scanning, filing, and maintaining electronic records.
• Liaise with the wider HR team to support onboarding and recruitment initiatives, such as temp-to-perm transitions and referral schemes.

About You

• Experience in payroll processing (weekly and monthly).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve queries effectively.
• Proficiency with HR/payroll systems and Microsoft Office.

If you re looking for a role where you can combine your payroll expertise with wider HR administration, we d love to hear from you.

Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted