Payroll Administrator

United Infrastructure Ltd; Warrington; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

United Infrastructure Ltd. is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join the team on a 6-month fixed-term basis.

You will support day-to-day payroll administration, work with Payroll and Finance teams to ensure accurate and timely processing, and handle confidential employee information with care. The role requires strong attention to detail, solid Excel skills, and a proactive approach to learning payroll processes.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Comfortable working with numbers and handling data accurately.
• Good Excel and general computer skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage workload effectively.
• Willing to learn and develop payroll knowledge.
• Can maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information.
• Works well as part of a team and is happy to provide support when required.

Responsibilities

• Input and maintain accurate timesheet data.
• Process payroll journals and ensure information is entered correctly.
• Learn the weekly payroll process to provide cross-cover when required.
• Check payroll data and highlight any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Assist with payroll queries and general payroll administration.
• Support payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams when required.
• Handle payroll information confidentially.
• Complete payroll tasks accurately and within agreed deadlines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Excel

Numerical data handling

Deadline management

Team player

Willingness to learn

Confidentiality

Tools

Excel

Job description

United Infrastructure is a dynamic and rapidly expanding business, focused on delivering critical infrastructure projects, across the utility and social infrastructure sectors.

Our team of highly skilled and hardworking specialists deliver innovative solutions to the complex challenges our clients face.

Our company is split into two business areas:

Utility Infrastructure –

Our team of Utility Infrastructure specialists design, build and maintain critical water, energy (gas), power and telecoms infrastructure, for the UK’s largest network owners and operators.

Social Infrastructure -

Our team of Social Infrastructure specialists revitalise homes and communities by carrying out a wide range of work, from retrofit to refurbishment, and maintenance.

Equal Opportunities Statement - At United Infrastructure, we are committed to making every interaction a positive and inclusive experience. If there is anything we can do to support you, remove barriers, or make the process more accessible, please let us know — we want this to be the best possible experience for you.

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our team on a 6 month fixed term basis who will provide support with the day-to-day administration of payroll. This is a great opportunity for someone who is organised, detail-oriented, and keen to develop their payroll knowledge.

The successful candidate will work closely with the Payroll and Finance teams to ensure payroll information is processed accurately and on time.

Key Responsibilities

• Input and maintain accurate timesheet data.
• Process payroll journals and ensure information is entered correctly.
• Learn the weekly payroll process to provide cross-cover when required.
• Check payroll data and highlight any discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate employee payroll records.
• Assist with payroll queries and general payroll administration.
• Support payroll reconciliations and reporting.
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams when required.
• Handle payroll information confidentially.
• Complete payroll tasks accurately and within agreed deadlines.

About You

We are looking for someone who:

• Has strong attention to detail and good organisational skills.
• Is comfortable working with numbers and handling data accurately.
• Has good Excel and general computer skills.
• Can work to deadlines and manage their workload effectively.
• Has a positive and reliable approach to work.
• Is willing to learn and develop their payroll knowledge.
• Can maintain confidentiality when dealing with sensitive employee information.
• Works well as part of a team and is happy to provide support when required.

Previous payroll or administrative experience would be an advantage, but full training will be provided.

Join us at United Infrastructure and be part of our mission to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the complex infrastructure needs of the UK.