Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment Group | B Corp™; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Hemel Hempstead. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a portfolio of client payrolls, ensuring accuracy and compliance.

This hands-on role involves liaising with clients, handling starters and leavers, calculating statutory payments, and supporting year-end processes while upholding high service standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll processing and understanding of UK statutory requirements.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data handling.
• Confidence communicating with clients and handling payroll queries.
• Ability to manage multiple payrolls and competing deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Professional and discreet handling of sensitive information.
• Adaptability to changing priorities and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing across a portfolio of clients.
• Processing starters, leavers, P45s and payroll amendments.
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data.
• Calculating statutory payments (SSP, SMP) and deductions (DEAs).
• Processing tax codes, pension contributions and other deductions.
• Producing and checking payroll reports.
• Ensuring third-party payments are completed accurately and on time.
• Supporting year-end payroll processes.

Skills

UK payroll processes

Attention to detail

Client communication

Organisational skills

Team-focused

Discreet handling of information

Deadline management

Job description

We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team, taking responsibility for a portfolio of client payrolls from start to finish.

This is a hands-on position where you’ll manage the day-to-day processing of multiple payrolls, work directly with clients and ensure everything is delivered accurately, compliantly and within agreed deadlines.

The role

You’ll be responsible for:

• Managing end-to-end payroll processing across a portfolio of clients
• Processing starters, leavers, P45s and other payroll amendments
• Maintaining accurate payroll records and employee data
• Calculating statutory payments including SSP, SMP and deductions such as DEAs
• Processing tax codes, pension contributions and other statutory deductions
• Producing and checking payroll reports
• Ensuring third-party payments are completed accurately and on time
• Supporting year-end payroll processes
• Liaising with HMRC and other relevant bodies when required
• Acting as a day-to-day contact for clients and resolving payroll queries
• Providing supporting payroll documentation where required
• Maintaining a high level of accuracy, compliance and client service
• Supporting the wider payroll team during busy periods
• Identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes and ways of working

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have previous experience working within payroll and be comfortable managing deadlines in a busy environment.

You’ll also bring:

• Good knowledge of UK payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Confidence communicating directly with clients
• The ability to manage multiple payrolls and competing deadlines
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• A discreet and professional approach when handling sensitive information
• The ability to adapt to changing priorities
• A positive, team-focused attitude

This is an opportunity to step into a key leadership role where your expertise in payroll will be valued and your ideas welcomed.

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