Payroll Administrator

E-PPL; Greater London; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in payroll administration seeks a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator in Coventry to manage payroll processing and ensure compliance. This role demands honesty, high attention to detail, and excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include maintaining employee records, processing payroll, and serving as the point of contact for payroll related inquiries. Candidates should have good IT skills and ideally, a higher level qualification in Payroll or Data Analyst. Join us to be part of a dedicated team delivering high quality services.

Benefits

Competitive Package

On-site Parking

Pension Scheme

On-site kitchen

Qualifications

• Honesty, integrity, and confidentiality are essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end processing of weekly payroll.
• Maintain and update employee records.
• Serve as the primary contact for employee payroll enquiries.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Teamwork skills

Education

Higher level Payroll or Data Analyst qualification

Tools

Payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Position: Payroll Administrator

Location: Longford, Coventry (CV6)

Company: E-ppl Group

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Salary: £25,000 pa

Interviews will take place in December & January.

About us

At e-ppl, we’re dedicated to providing skilled, flexible teams of technicians who bring expertise and precision to every project. Specialising in a broad spectrum of services — from addressing part defects and post‑production repairs to handling complex prototype builds, vehicle conversions, and electrification — our team is equipped to tackle the unique challenges of today’s automotive and manufacturing sectors.

We're currently seeking a detail‑oriented Payroll Administrator to join our established team based in Coventry, to support our payroll operations with accuracy, efficiency and confidentiality. You'll play a key role in ensuring timely payments, maintaining compliance and supporting our workers with clear, dependable payroll guidance.

You will be responsible for the accurate and efficient execution of the payroll function and associated administrative support. Data is provided from our field Operations Teams, which is then imported and processed by the Payroll Administration team. The same source data is applied to not only payments to the workforce, but also then creates the customer billing profiles, hence why accuracy is of paramount importance.

Payroll & Compliance

• Manage the end‑to‑end processing of weekly payroll for contract workers using our Payroll Systems
• Maintain and update employee records, and manage any changes in accordance with the company's processes and procedures.
• Prepare and submit payroll reports to management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for employee enquiries related to pay and deductions, ensuring timely and confidential resolution, or appropriate escalation.

Administration & Support

• Provide high‑level administrative support, including handling workforce and client queries via phone, email, and in person.
• Collaborate with the Manpower Planning & Recruitment teams, to ensure accurate employee data.
• Collaborate with the Commercial department to ensure Quotations and Purchase Orders are in place and maintained.
• Provide evidence where needed to support collection of customer debt.
• Support colleagues and Line Managers to provide an accurate and efficient service, including responding to payroll‑related queries.
• Build and maintain professional relationships with clients, co‑workers, and management.
• Some knowledge of PAYE, Credit Control, Remittances, VAT, Employers NI, Employee Tax and National insurance processes would be advantageous, although full training will be given according to knowledge and experience.

Essential Requirements

• Honesty, Integrity and Confidentiality are essential requirements of any position in a Payroll related function.
• Ability to work under pressure and deliver to deadlines.
• High level of attention to detail and accuracy when handling and processing data.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Demonstrates a positive attitude toward feedback and uses it to enhance performance (i.e. have the ability to take constructive feedback to improve, rather than see it as criticism).
• Able to maintain focus and productivity in environments with frequent interruptions or background noise.
• A proactive, organised, and professional approach to administration.

Preferred Skills & Qualifications

• Some form of higher level Payroll or Data Analyst related qualification, or experience of working in a payroll processing role would be advantageous, but not essential.
• Good IT skills including the use of payroll software.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookup, Formulas etc)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Full UK driving licence.

Mandatory Requirements

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• A DBS / Background Check will be conducted.

Benefits

• Competitive Package
• Part of a Team
• An established Company with over 20 year trading history
• On‑site Parking
• Pension Scheme
• On‑site kitchen

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