Payroll Administrator

Orion Group; Kirkton of Skene; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company seeks a Payroll Administrator in Kirkton of Skene to ensure accurate payroll processing for all employees. You will coordinate with the outsourced provider, maintain compliance, and assist with queries. Essential qualifications include previous payroll experience, strong detail orientation, and proficiency in relevant software. The position is on a 6-month PAYE contract offering competitive pay and potential for extension.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration or similar role.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with the outsourced payroll provider for timely payroll delivery.
• Prepare and validate payroll data for submission.
• Ensure compliance with tax and social security requirements.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Knowledge of payroll processes

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Interpersonal skills

Tools

HRIS/payroll software

Job description

Our client is currently recruiting for the position of Payroll Administrator based in Aberdeen. This has been released on an initial 6 month PAYE contract.

Role Purpose

The Payroll Administrator will support and report to the Payroll Advisor in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for all employees. This role involves close collaboration with an outsourced payroll service provider, maintaining compliance, resolving queries, and assisting with reward-related activities where required.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Coordination

• Work closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Prepare and validate payroll data before submission to the provider.
• Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies promptly.

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements for tax, social security, and other obligations.
• Assist with payroll reporting for internal stakeholders and audits.

Employee Support

• Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and promptly.
• Provide guidance on payslips, deductions, and statutory entitlements.

Reward Support (Desirable)

• Assist with administering employee benefits programs (e.g., pensions, healthcare).
• Support annual compensation review processes, including data preparation and validation.
• Contribute to reward benchmarking and market analysis projects.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Previous experience in payroll administration or similar role.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS/payroll software.

Desirable

• Experience supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.
• Understanding of reward principles and market benchmarking.
• Ability to analyse data and provide insights.

Personal Attributes

• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Confidentiality and integrity in handling sensitive information.

Contract Position

If you feel that you are well suited to the above opportunity and would like to find out more then please contact Orion Group for more information or apply by forwarding your current CV quoting reference: TR/(phone number removed).

Our role in supportingdiversityandinclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and values of our client base but also that of Orion Group. We welcome the wide range of experiences and viewpoints that potential workers bring to our business and our clients, including those based on nationality, gender, culture, educational and professional backgrounds, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, disability, and age differences, job classification and religion. In our inclusive workplace, regardless of your employment status as staff or contract, everyone is assured the right of equitable, fair and respectful treatment.