Payroll Administrator

Castle Employment Agency Ltd; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established organisation in professional services is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join their finance team in York on a 6-month fixed term contract. The role involves managing payroll for 600-800 employees and offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000 along with benefits such as 25 days of holiday, staff discounts, and on-site parking. Ideal candidates will have proven payroll experience, strong IT skills, and the ability to adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Staff discounts

On-site parking

Excellent transport links

Qualifications

• Proven end-to-end payroll experience within a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Confidence speaking with people across all levels of the organisation.
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to change.
• Experience within a multi-client or bureau-style payroll setting (highly advantageous).
• Strong IT literacy and the ability to pick up new systems quickly.

Responsibilities

• Managing the monthly payroll cycle for a designated portfolio of sites.
• Processing payroll changes such as sickness, holiday, maternity, and other leave.
• Ensuring accurate data entry, reconciliations and timely query resolution.
• Communicating mainly via email to provide clear and helpful support.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the payroll team.
• Using payroll and ticketing systems to maintain accurate records.

Job description

A well-established and growing organisation within the professional services sector are currently recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join their busy finance team on a fixed term contract basis for 6 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking to develop their career within a supportive and forward-thinking business. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £30,000, along with a strong benefits package including 25 days holiday + bank holidays, staff discounts, on-site parking and excellent transport links.

As the Payroll Administrator, your role will include (but not be limited to):

• Managing the monthly payroll cycle for a designated portfolio of sites, typically 15–20, covering approximately 600–800 employees
• Processing payroll changes such as sickness, holiday, maternity, and other leave
• Ensuring accurate data entry, reconciliations and timely query resolution
• Communicating mainly via email to provide clear and helpful support to internal stakeholders
• Working collaboratively with colleagues across the payroll team to meet strict deadlines
• Using payroll and ticketing systems to maintain accurate records and manage workflow

To be successful in this Payroll Administrator role, you should ideally have:

• Proven end-to-end payroll experience within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Confidence speaking with people across all levels of the organisation
• A flexible, proactive approach with the ability to adapt to change and ask questions where needed
• Experience within a multi-client or bureau-style payroll setting (highly advantageous)
• Strong IT literacy and the ability to pick up new systems quickly

This excellent opportunity is based in York – Clifton Moor, and is easily commutable from: Harrogate, Leeds, Selby, Wetherby, Malton, Easingwold and surrounding areas.

The site offers free on-site parking and good public transport access, making it convenient for both drivers and commuters.

If you're interested in this Payroll Administrator position and would like to be considered, please click the ‘apply’ button today to begin your application.