Payroll Administrator

Orion Group; Scotland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Administrator to support payroll functions in Aberdeen. The role includes responsibilities such as ensuring compliance with legislation, collaborating with an outsourced payroll provider, and responding to employee queries. Ideal candidates have experience in payroll administration and strong attention to detail. This is an initial 6-month PAYE contract offering the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment focused on diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration or similar role.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Understanding of statutory payroll legislation.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely payroll processing.
• Collaborate with outsourced payroll service providers.
• Ensure compliance with tax and social security regulations.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Knowledge of payroll processes

Strong attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

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 supporting diversity and inclusion

As an international workforce business, we are committed to sourcing personnel that reflects the diversity and inclusion 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.