Payroll Administrator

2i Recruit Ltd; Weybridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Weybridge is seeking a proactive Payroll Administrator to manage weekly payroll and ensure compliance with UK regulations. Responsibilities include maintaining payroll records, handling queries, and supporting onboarding processes. The ideal candidate has at least one year of administrative experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a variety of tasks in a supportive workplace, along with competitive benefits including a salary of £27,000-£30,000 and a performance bonus.

Benefits

Performance bonus (up to £4,000)

Free parking

Company pension

Employee mentoring programme

Referral scheme

Company events

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year's administrative experience.
• Commercially aware with a proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with UK regulations.
• Handle queries related to pay, deductions, and benefits.
• Prepare payroll reports and liaise with internal teams.
• Ensure all documentation is compliant before onboarding.
• Manage compliance tracker and issue contracts.
• Provide analysis and metrics on team performance.

Skills

Excellent telephone manner

Strong communication skills

Highly organised

Ability to prioritise workload

Calm under pressure

Positive attitude

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a proactive and detail-driven Payroll Administrator to join a growing organisation. If you enjoy keeping operations running smoothly, staying organised and supporting a busy team, this role offers great variety and long-term development.

Company Benefits

• £27,000-£30,000 + annual performance bonus (up to £4,000, paid quarterly)
• Free parking
• Company pension
• Employee mentoring programme
• Referral scheme
• Company events

Key Responsibilities

• Payroll
  • Process weekly payroll accurately and on time.
  • Maintain payroll records and ensure compliance with UK regulations.
  • Handle queries related to pay, deductions, and benefits.
  • Prepare payroll reports and liaise with internal teams to ensure accurate information flow.
• Compliance & Business Support
  • Ensure all documentation is complete and compliant before onboarding.
  • Manage and maintain the compliance tracker, escalating issues where needed.
  • Issue contracts and key documents promptly.
  • Support team programmes including aftercare, offer processes, and performance tracking.
  • Provide analysis and metrics on team performance, averages, and ratios.
  • Manage shared inboxes and assist with general administrative duties.
  • Keep up to date with relevant legislation and compliance requirements.

Payroll Administrator Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year's administrative experience.
• Excellent telephone manner and strong communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Calm, adaptable and resilient under pressure.
• Commercially aware with a positive and proactive attitude.

You’ll be responsible for weekly payroll, compliant onboarding processes and wider business support tasks. This is a brilliant role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to build their skills within a supportive, collaborative workplace.

If you have not been contacted within 5 working days, then unfortunately on this occasion your CV has not been shortlisted