Payroll Administrator - London

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working 2-3 days in the office

25 days annual leave

Paid sick leave

Season ticket loan/discount scheme

Job summary

Office Angels is recruiting a Payroll Administrator to join a busy, fast-paced team in London. The role blends payroll administration with HR support, ideal for someone who enjoys varied tasks and thrives under pressure.

The successful candidate will have a strong payroll background, advanced Excel skills, and experience supporting high-volume payroll operations, including offshore coordination. Hybrid working 2–3 days in the office is available.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' payroll administration experience.
• Experience in high-volume payroll environment.
• Experience supporting offshore payroll operations.
• Advanced Excel skills including formulas and lookups.
• Experience using MHR iTrent or similar payroll systems.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll process for a large UK workforce.
• Process starters, leavers, changes, and amendments.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance.
• Provide payroll/HR administrative support.
• Respond to payroll queries from staff and stakeholders.
• Produce payroll reports in Excel.
• Collaborate with offshore payroll teams.
• Assist with payroll audits and improvement projects.
• Maintain employee records and documentation.
• Provide general administrative support as required.

Skills

Payroll

Excel

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multi-tasking

Tools

MHR iTrent

Workday

SAP SuccessFactors

Oracle HCM

ADP

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: EC3 V, 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.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Payroll Administrator looking to join a supportive team within a fast-paced and evolving business.

Office Angels is an employment agency. 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. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency. 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. We do this by showcasing their talents, skills and unique experience in an inclusive environment that helps them thrive. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Office Angels is an employment agency and business. 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.