Payroll Administrator - London

Office Angels; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Bank holidays

Hybrid working 2-3 days in office

Season ticket loan/discount

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Office Angels in London is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a busy HR/payroll team. You will manage end-to-end payroll and provide administrative support across HR functions.

The role requires a strong payroll background, advanced Excel skills, and experience with high-volume payroll operations. Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office, and a proactive, detail‑oriented approach is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' payroll administration experience.
• Proven experience in a high-volume payroll environment.
• Experience supporting offshore payroll operations is advantageous.
• Advanced Excel skills for formulas, lookups, reporting and large datasets.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills with strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll process for a large UK workforce.
• Process payroll activities: starters, leavers, changes, amendments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure policy compliance.
• Provide payroll and HR administrative support.
• Respond to payroll queries from employees and stakeholders.
• Produce and analyse payroll reports in Excel.
• Collaborate with offshore payroll teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with payroll audits and reporting requirements.
• Maintain employee records and required documentation.
• Provide general administrative support as needed.

Skills

Payroll experience

High-volume payroll

Advanced Excel

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Tools

MHR iTrent

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

ResourceLink

ADP

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: EC3V, London Salary: 35,000 per annum Contract: Permanent Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 6:00pm Working Pattern: Hybrid (2-3 days per week in the office)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced and proactive Payroll Administrator to join a busy and fast-paced team. This role combines payroll administration with wider HR and administrative support responsibilities, making it ideal for an individual who enjoys a varied workload and thrives in a dynamic environment.

The successful candidate will have a strong payroll background, advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting high-volume payroll operations. Candidates with experience within a retail or large-scale payroll environment are particularly encouraged to apply, as the role requires exceptional accuracy, organisation, and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for a large UK workforce.
• Process payroll administration activities, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, and employee amendments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Provide administrative support across payroll and HR functions.
• Respond to payroll-related queries from employees and internal stakeholders.
• Produce, analyse, and maintain payroll reports using Excel.
• Support and collaborate with offshore payroll teams to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Assist with payroll audits, reporting requirements, and continuous improvement projects.
• Maintain employee records and associated documentation.
• Provide general administrative support as required.

Essential Requirements

• A minimum of 2 years' payroll administration experience.
• Proven experience working within a high-volume payroll environment.
• Previous experience supporting or working alongside offshore payroll operations.
• Advanced Excel skills, including working with formulas, lookups, reporting, and large datasets.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines effectively.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Flexible, adaptable, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Previous experience using MHR iTrent payroll and HR systems is advantageous. Experience with similar integrated payroll systems such as Workday, SAP SuccessFactors, Oracle HCM, ResourceLink, or ADP will also be considered.

Ideal Candidate

• Have experience within a fast-paced payroll function, ideally within retail or another high-volume sector.
• Be comfortable balancing payroll responsibilities with wider administrative tasks.
• Take a proactive approach and demonstrate ownership of their workload.
• Be adaptable and able to thrive in a role that continues to evolve.
• Be a collaborative team player with a positive, solution-focused attitude.

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Paid sick leave.
• Season ticket loan/discount scheme.
• Hybrid working arrangement (2-3 days in the office).
• Opportunity for career development within a growing payroll function.

Interview Process

The interview process will consist of two stages.

We are an equal opportunities employer who put expertise, energy, and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

We are an equal-opportunities employer who puts expertise, energy and enthusiasm into improving everyone's chance of being part of the workplace.

We respect and appreciate people of all ethnicities, generations, religious beliefs, sexual orientations, gender identities, abilities and more.

By showcasing talents, skills and unique experiences in an inclusive environment, we help individuals thrive.

If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels UK is an Equal Opportunities Employer.