Payroll Administrator (Part-time)

2i Recruit Ltd

Guildford

On-site

GBP 5,500 - 9,000

Part time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary reviews
Paid professional memberships
Long-service rewards

Job summary

2i Recruit Ltd. is seeking an organised and detail-oriented part-time Payroll Administrator to join the HR team in Guildford. You will work with the Director of People and ADP to deliver accurate payroll for all employees, handling changes, deadlines, and queries.

The role requires prior payroll experience, strong numerical skills, and proficiency with ADP and MS Office. A discreet, reliable professional approach is essential for maintaining confidential payroll records.

Qualifications

  • Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
  • Experience with payroll systems; familiarity with ADP would be advantageous.
  • Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of payroll processes, including sickness, maternity, absence management, and statutory deductions.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • A proactive, reliable and professional approach with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

  • Administer payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, promotions, contractual amendments, and employee benefits.
  • Prepare and process monthly payroll information, ensuring all deadlines are met and payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
  • Liaise with ADP and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries, discrepancies, and employee enquiries.
  • Manage absence, sickness, maternity and holiday-related payroll calculations and records.
  • Produce payroll reports, spreadsheets, and employee payroll communications as required.
  • Support pension administration, including monthly assessments and payment processing.
  • Assist with annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, bonus payments, P11D data preparation, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll administration
ADP familiarity
Numerical proficiency
Attention to detail
Organizational/time management
Communication skills
MS Office proficiency

Tools

ADP payroll system

Job description

Our client is seeking an organised and detail-oriented part-time Payroll Administrator (30 hours per month) to join a supportive HR team. Working closely with the Director of People and external payroll provider ADP, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service for employees across the business.

Company Benefits:

  • Competitive package including annual salary reviews.
  • Paid professional memberships.
  • Long-service rewards.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Administer payroll changes including starters, leavers, salary changes, promotions, contractual amendments, and employee benefits.
  • Prepare and process monthly payroll information, ensuring all deadlines are met and payroll records remain accurate and up to date.
  • Liaise with ADP and internal stakeholders to resolve payroll queries, discrepancies, and employee enquiries.
  • Manage absence, sickness, maternity and holiday-related payroll calculations and records.
  • Produce payroll reports, spreadsheets, and employee payroll communications as required.
  • Support pension administration, including monthly assessments and payment processing.
  • Assist with annual payroll activities, including salary reviews, bonus payments, P11D data preparation, and statutory reporting requirements.
  • Maintain confidentiality and ensure payroll processes comply with company policies and statutory requirements.

Experience and Skills Requirements

  • Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
  • Experience working with payroll systems; familiarity with ADP would be advantageous.
  • Strong numerical skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Good understanding of payroll processes, including sickness, maternity, absence management, and statutory deductions.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
  • Confident communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
  • A proactive, reliable and professional approach with a high level of discretion and confidentiality.

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