Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Lenham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully funded payroll qualifications

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join a busy team in a fast-paced environment. You will manage end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-site healthcare workforce, with exposure to shifting patterns and rapid changes in compliance.

The role offers accredited development with employer-funded CIPP qualification and mentoring from experienced payroll professionals, alongside opportunities to advance through a structured progression path.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-volume payroll processing.
• Interest in pursuing payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP) with employer support.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Resolve employee payroll queries on tax, pensions, and pay rates.
• Input timesheets, starters, leavers, and statutory adjustments.
• Navigate healthcare pay structures and compliance guidelines.

Skills

High-volume payroll

Analytical skills

Ambition to learn

Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables)

Education

CIPP qualification (or equivalent)

Tools

MS Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Are you looking to progress your payroll career within a fast-paced environment that actively invests in your professional growth?

This client is seeking a driven Payroll Administrator to join their busy team. This role is specifically designed for an individual who thrives in a high-volume setting and is eager to secure formal payroll qualifications (such as CIPP) fully funded and supported by their employer.

Why Join ?

• Career Development - they don't just offer a job; they build careers. You will have a clear, structured progression pathway from day one.
• Fully Funded Qualifications: Fully fund and support your journey toward professional payroll qualifications (e.g., CIPP certification)
• Comprehensive Support: Work alongside seasoned payroll professionals who are dedicated to mentoring and guiding your day-to-day development.

The Role

In this role, you will help manage complex, end-to-end payroll processing for a large, multi-site healthcare workforce. You will gain invaluable exposure to intricate shift patterns, diverse pay rates, and fast-moving compliance regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Payroll Processing: Assist in processing high-volume weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Query Resolution: Act as a helpful first point of contact for employee payroll queries regarding tax, pensions, and pay rates.
• Data Management: Input and update payroll data, including timesheets, new starters, leavers, and statutory adjustments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Healthcare Compliance: Navigate complex healthcare pay structures, ensuring full compliance with changing legislation and NHS/private framework guidelines.

What We Are Looking For

• High-Volume Experience: Previous experience working within a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment (healthcare, recruitment agency, or bureau experience is highly desirable).
• Strong Analytical Skills: Exceptional attention to detail and comfort managing complex data sets or variable hours/shift patterns.
• Ambition to Learn: A genuine desire to undertake further professional study and advance your career within the payroll industry.
• Tech Savvy: Good proficiency in MS Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables) and experience with mainstream payroll systems.