Payroll Administrator

2i Recruit Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual salary reviews

Bonus scheme

Pension contribution 5%

Professional memberships

Long-service rewards

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd is assisting a client in Guildford to hire a part-time Payroll Administrator (30 hours per month). You will join a supportive HR team and handle payroll changes, monthly processing, and reporting with accuracy and discretion.

Ideal candidates have previous payroll experience, familiarity with ADP, strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail, plus proficiency in MS Office. The role offers a competitive package, pension, and professional memberships.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
• Experience with payroll systems; familiarity with ADP would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of payroll processes, including sickness, absence management, and statutory deductions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Administer payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, promotions, contractual amendments, and employee benefits.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll information, ensuring all deadlines are met and payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with ADP and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries, discrepancies, and employee enquiries.
• Manage absence, sickness, maternity and holiday-related payroll calculations and records.
• Produce payroll reports, spreadsheets, and employee payroll communications as required.
• Support pension administration, including monthly assessments and payment processing.
• Assist with annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, bonus payments, P11D data preparation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll administration

Numerical skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Time management

Communication skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Tools

ADP

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Job description

Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented part-time Payroll Administrator (30 hours per month) to join a supportive HR team.

Company Benefits:

• Competitive package including annual salary reviews.
• Bonus scheme.
• 5% employer pension contribution.
• Paid professional memberships.
• Long-service rewards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Administer payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, promotions, contractual amendments, and employee benefits.
• Prepare and process monthly payroll information, ensuring all deadlines are met and payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
• Liaise with ADP and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries, discrepancies, and employee enquiries.
• Manage absence, sickness, maternity and holiday-related payroll calculations and records.
• Produce payroll reports, spreadsheets, and employee payroll communications as required.
• Support pension administration, including monthly assessments and payment processing.
• Assist with annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, bonus payments, P11D data preparation, and statutory reporting requirements.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

Experience and Skills Requirements

• Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
• Experience working with payroll systems; familiarity with ADP would be advantageous.
• Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good understanding of payroll processes, including sickness, maternity, absence management, and statutory deductions.
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• A proactive, reliable and professional approach with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.