Payroll Administrator

Venn Group; West Midlands Combined Authority; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction organization is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage payroll processing and reporting. This permanent role in West Midlands offers the flexibility of three days in the office and two days remote work. Ideal candidates will have a solid understanding of payroll legislation and strong Excel skills. The position includes managing payroll cycles, pension reporting, and ensuring compliance. A collaborative work environment is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Solid experience and understanding of payroll processes, procedures and current legislation.
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyze and present data effectively.
• Good technical knowledge of pensions, including regulations and Auto-Enrolment requirements.
• Confidence in communicating clearly with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Coordinating pension reporting, including monthly and annual reconciliations.
• Handling statutory returns and benefits reporting.
• Reviewing and approving expense claims.
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation.
• Ensuring all employee data is managed securely.
• Acting as a point of contact for external providers.
• Investigating and resolving payroll issues.
• Organising and prioritising daily tasks.
• Identifying and suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Building strong working relationships across teams.
• Supporting senior colleagues during meetings.

Skills

Payroll processes knowledge

Strong Excel skills

Pensions technical knowledge

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for a permanent Payroll Administrator role with a West Midlands based Construction organisation. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and be part of one of the UK’s biggest players in the sector. If you could be interested, please send your CV and availability for a call to discuss in more detail.

Details

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: West Midlands (3 days office / 2 days remote)
• Hours: Full-time (37 hours, Monday – Friday)

Responsibilities

• Managing the end-to-end processing of weekly and monthly payroll cycles, ensuring accuracy and meeting strict deadlines
• Coordinating pension reporting, including monthly and annual reconciliations, and processing changes for new starters, leavers and transfers
• Handling statutory returns and benefits reporting, ensuring compliance at all times
• Reviewing and approving expense claims in line with company policy and regulatory requirements
• Keeping up to date with changes in payroll legislation and applying this knowledge to maintain compliance
• Ensuring all employee data is managed securely and in accordance with data protection standards
• Acting as a point of contact for external providers and relevant authorities, resolving queries in a timely and professional manner
• Investigating and resolving payroll issues, escalating complex cases where appropriate
• Organising and prioritising daily tasks to meet service delivery expectations and deadlines
• Identifying and suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal processes
• Building strong working relationships across teams and contributing to collaborative success
• Supporting senior colleagues during meetings and assisting with wider team initiatives and projects

Requirements

• Solid experience and understanding of payroll processes, procedures and current legislation
• Strong Excel skills, with the ability to analyse and present data effectively
• Good technical knowledge of pensions, including regulations and Auto-Enrolment requirements
• Confidence in communicating clearly with both internal colleagues and external stakeholders

How to apply

To discuss this role in more detail and to secure this opportunity, please contact Tom Terry (Executive Consultant) on 0121 616 0660 or [e-mail]