Payroll Administrator

JGA Recruitment; Woking; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

JGA Recruitment is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll bureau in Woking. You will own the end-to-end payroll process across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual cycles, while building strong client relationships.

This hybrid role (3 days in the office, 2 days at home) starts with office-based training. A minimum 1–2 years UK payroll experience and pensions/auto-enrolment knowledge are required; IRIS STAR or PayCircle experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• 1–2 years of UK payroll experience required.
• Experience in payroll bureau/client payroll is desirable.
• Able to manage multiple payrolls and deadlines.
• Knowledge of pensions and auto-enrolment helpful.
• IRIS STAR and/or PayCircle experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong IT and MS Office skills.
• CIPP qualification beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end client payrolls across multiple frequencies.
• Manage starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Set up PAYE schemes and liaise with HMRC.
• Administer pensions and auto-enrolment through payroll.
• Maintain accurate client and employee payroll records.
• Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Respond to client payroll queries and build relationships.
• Support wider payroll activities and ad-hoc requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Client communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

UK payroll knowledge

Tools

IRIS STAR

PayCircle

MS Office

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Salary: £35,000-£37,000

Location: Woking

Hybrid: 3 days office / 2 days home - initially office-based for training

Contract: Permanent, Full-Time

Systems: IRIS STAR / PayCircle

The Role

An opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join an established payroll bureau, taking ownership of a varied portfolio of client payrolls.

You'll manage the payroll process from start to finish across weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual pay cycles, working directly with clients and developing your technical payroll knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Process end-to-end client payrolls across multiple pay frequencies.
• Manage starters, leavers and employee changes.
• Set up PAYE schemes and liaise with HMRC.
• Administer pensions and auto-enrolment through payroll.
• Maintain accurate client and employee payroll records.
• Ensure payrolls are completed accurately and within deadlines.
• Respond to client payroll queries and build strong relationships.
• Support wider payroll activities and ad-hoc requirements.

Ideal Candidate

• Minimum 1-2 years' UK payroll experience.
• Previous payroll bureau/client payroll experience highly desirable.
• Confident managing multiple payrolls and competing deadlines.
• Good understanding of pensions and auto-enrolment.
• IRIS STAR and/or PayCircle experience advantageous but not essential.
• Strong IT and Microsoft Office skills.
• CIPP qualification beneficial, although practical payroll experience is equally valued.
• Strong attention to detail with good client communication skills.

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