Payroll Administrator

SOCOTEC UK & Ireland; South Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in testing and inspection services is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their team in Burton Upon Trent. This role involves ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for UK-based employees, with responsibilities including payroll data management and compliance with legislation. Ideal for individuals with strong attention to detail and organizational skills, offering opportunities for growth in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday including bank holidays

Enhanced company pension

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Discounts on retail and gym memberships

Ongoing learning and development support

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll role, preferable within Shared Services or HR.
• Familiarity with Civica HR & Payroll is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills, especially with pivot tables and formulas.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll process ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain employee data including starters, leavers, and changes.
• Assist with payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.

Skills

Numerical accuracy

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Education

Previous experience in payroll role

Tools

Excel

Civica HR & Payroll

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SOCOTEC UK | Competitive Salary | Based in Burton Upon Trent | Hybrid Working Options

About Us

At SOCOTEC UK, we’re proud to be the UK’s leading provider of testing, inspection and compliance services, operating across a wide range of sectors including infrastructure, construction, environment, and building control. With over 2,500 employees nationwide, our ambition is matched by our expertise and commitment to quality.

Our Central Services teams – covering HR, Finance, IT, and Marketing – are integral to our success, supporting our operational divisions in delivering world-class service to our clients. We are now looking to expand our HR Shared Services Centre with the appointment of a Payroll Administrator based in Burton Upon Trent.

The Role

As Payroll Administrator, you will report to the Payroll & Benefits Manager and play a crucial role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for our UK-based employees. You will work closely with HR and Finance colleagues to maintain payroll data, assist with monthly payroll runs, and ensure compliance with all relevant legislation.

This is a great opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail, excellent organisational skills and a passion for continuous improvement in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of monthly payrolls
• Maintain employee data within the payroll system, including starters, leavers and changes
• Assist with payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
• Ensure compliance with statutory requirements and internal controls
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams to improve processes and data accuracy
• Support benefits administration where needed
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience in a payroll role, ideally within a Shared Services or HR function
• Familiarity with Civica HR & Payroll is advantageous, but not essential
• Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail
• High levels of computer literacy, especially with Excel (pivot tables, formulas etc.)
• Ability to manage workload and meet tight deadlines in a regulated environment
• A proactive approach and willingness to learn
  
  

What You’ll Get In Return

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• 33 days’ holiday including bank holidays (with the option to buy more)
• Enhanced company pension
• Smart/hybrid working options
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Discounts on retail, gym memberships and more
• Ongoing learning and development support
  
  

At SOCOTEC, our people are our strength. Join us and be part of a diverse, expert team where you’ll be supported to grow your career in a business that’s going places.

SOCOTEC UK are proud to be Disability Confident accredited.

Ready to make a difference?

We’d love to hear from you. Apply now and join a business where your work matters.

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