Payroll Administrator

Annapurna; Watford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Interim HR Solutions | HR & Payroll Transformation Expert

Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Temp to Perm)

Location: Watford (Hybrid – 3 days on-site, 2 days remote)

Start Date: ASAP

Type: Temporary to Permanent

MUST HAVE SAP PAYROLL EXPERIENCE TO BE CONSIDERED

Reporting to: Payroll Manager / Head of Payroll

About the Role

We are urgently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator for an immediate temp-to-perm opportunity based in Watford. This is a key support role within a busy payroll team, processing payroll for approximately 3,000 employees on a monthly basis.

The successful candidate must have proven end-to-end experience with SAP Payroll, as well as a strong understanding of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, and HMRC reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of monthly payroll using SAP for approximately 3,000 UK employees
• Ensure accurate calculation and processing of starters, leavers, bonuses, pensions, benefits, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, etc.)
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy and resolve any discrepancies
• Process payroll changes including salary adjustments, tax code changes, and deductions
• Support the reconciliation of payroll and resolve variances in a timely manner
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll and benefits
• Maintain and update payroll records in line with GDPR requirements
• Support month-end and year-end payroll tasks including P60s, P11Ds, and RTI submissions
• Assist with payroll reporting for internal and external stakeholders

Key Requirements

• Proven experience with end-to-end SAP Payroll (essential)
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
• Ability to manage high-volume payrolls with accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong Excel and data reconciliation skills
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and meet tight deadlines
• Immediately available or available at short notice

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Administrative

• Industries

  Construction

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