Payroll Administrator

Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps; Wolverhampton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Immediate availability

Job summary

Pertemps Wolverhampton Temps is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator on a temporary basis in Wolverhampton. The role involves managing UK and US payroll with ADP, and using Workday for US payroll. Strong Excel skills and meticulous data handling are essential.

The position offers hybrid working (3 days in office, 2 days remote), 35–40 hours per week, and an initial duration of at least two months. Immediate availability is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on payroll experience essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
• ADP experience desirable; Workday experience advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills with large spreadsheets and payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Manage payroll processes across UK and US operations.
• Process UK payroll using ADP.
• Work with Workday for US payroll administration.
• Maintain and update payroll information and employee records.
• Use Excel for payroll calculations, reconciliations, reporting and data management.
• Check payroll data for accuracy; investigate discrepancies.
• Handle payroll queries with internal departments; maintain confidentiality.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Support general payroll and administrative duties as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excel

Independent work

Organisational skills

UK payroll knowledge

Tools

ADP

Workday

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Wolverhampton

Pay Rate: £18-£20 per hour

Duration: Minimum 2 months

Working Hours: 35-40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Hybrid - 3 days office-based, 2 days remote

Working HoursFlexible working hours, with the following options available:

• 8:00am - 4:00pm
• 8:30am - 4:30pm
• 9:00am - 5:00pm

Working hours will be agreed within a range of 35-40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist / Senior Payroll Administrator to join our client's team in Wolverhampton on a temporary basis for an initial period of at least two months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands-on payroll professional who can take ownership of payroll administration and processing.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing payroll deadlines and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality throughout the payroll process.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and administering payroll processes across UK and US operations.
• Processing and supporting UK payroll using ADP.
• Working with Workday in relation to US payroll administration.
• Maintaining and updating payroll information and employee records.
• Using Excel extensively for payroll calculations, reconciliations, reporting and data management.
• Checking payroll data for accuracy and investigating discrepancies.
• Managing payroll queries and liaising with relevant internal departments.
• Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met.
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial information.
• Supporting general payroll and administrative duties as required.

About You

• Previous experience in a hands-on payroll position is essential.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
• Experience using ADP is highly desirable.
• Workday experience would be advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large spreadsheets and payroll data.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for payroll deadlines.
• A professional, discreet and reliable approach.

What's on Offer?

• £18-£20 per hour, dependent on experience.
• 35-40 hours per week.
• Flexible start and finish times.
• Hybrid working - 3 days office-based and 2 days remote.
• Initial temporary assignment of at least two months.
• Wolverhampton location.
• Immediate availability preferred.