Payroll Administrator – Hybrid UK Payroll Specialist

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Melbourn; Hybrid; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Company pension

Community & charity initiatives

Annual performance bonus

PA share ownership

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

PA Consulting is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the monthly UK payroll using our in-house software and collaborate with two other payroll administrators. Hybrid working with core in-office days, you'll ensure timely and accurate payroll and respond to queries.

Role includes year-end processes, policies, and reconciliation with HMRC and pension providers, plus a focus on efficiency and team collaboration. UK security clearance may be required for certain roles; residency rules apply.

Qualifications

• Excellent payroll legislation knowledge from previous roles.
• Experience with Dayforce is highly advantageous.
• Strategic and forward-thinking with a solutions focus.
• Always looking for ways to improve efficiency.
• Team player who can support with other tasks when required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly UK payroll using in-house software and a small payroll team.
• Ensure employees are paid on time and accurately.
• Answer queries and provide ongoing payroll support.
• Year-end returns, validation, and reconciliation of post-payroll outputs.
• Create and review payroll policies and procedures; reconcile month-end payments with HMRC and pension provider.

Skills

Payroll legislation knowledge

Strategic thinking

Efficiency mindset

Team player

Adaptability

Tools

Dayforce

Job description

PA Consulting is seeking a Payroll Administrator to manage the monthly UK payroll using our in-house software and collaborate with two other payroll administrators. Hybrid working with core in-office days, you'll ensure timely and accurate payroll and respond to queries.

Role includes year-end processes, policies, and reconciliation with HMRC and pension providers, plus a focus on efficiency and team collaboration. UK security clearance may be required for certain roles; residency rules apply.