Payroll Administrator

Morson Talent; Leeds; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic recruitment firm in Leeds is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator. In this varied role, you will be responsible for payroll processing for multiple companies and assist with HR administration tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in HR/payroll systems. We welcome applications from professionals who are eager to make an impact.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll for salaried and hourly staff.
• Investigate and resolve payroll-related discrepancies.
• Maintain documentation of payroll processes.
• Process starter and leaver paperwork.
• Produce reports from HR systems.
• Support onboarding and recruitment initiatives.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Interpersonal skills

HR/payroll systems proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.

Key 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