Payroll Administrator — Precise Pay & Compliance

Group 1 Automotive; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bankhol

Exclusive retail discounts

Car discounts & servicing offers

Company pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Cycle-to-work scheme

24/7 healthcare access

Volunteer day paid

Share purchase plan

Referral bonuses

Training and development opportunities

Life assurance

Flexible working options

Job summary

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Payroll Administrator at Head Office in Milton Keynes to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. You will manage timesheets, deductions, and statutory payments while maintaining records for audits and collaborating with HR and Finance.

The role requires precision, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills, with opportunities within a global automotive group and a supportive environment for career progression.

Qualifications

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks to deadlines.
• Excellent written communication skills, including drafting formal correspondence.
• Strong numerical and data entry skills.
• Experience with payroll software.
• Knowledge of payroll legislation.
• Familiarity with pension schemes and benefits.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Experience in multi-site or high volume payroll.

Responsibilities

• Collect and verify timesheets, overtime, and leave data.
• Calculate salary, deductions, bonuses, and statutory payments.
• Process payroll runs and issue payslips.
• Ensure payroll practices comply with HMRC regulations and employment law.
• Maintain accurate records for audits and internal reviews.
• Respond to payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies.
• Assist employees with tax forms, payslips, and bank detail updates.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive employee data.
• Update payroll systems with new starters, leavers, and changes.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance to ensure data accuracy.
• Support system upgrades and process improvements.

Skills

Organisational skills

Written communication

Numerical skills / data entry

Payroll software experience

Payroll legislation knowledge

Pension schemes & benefits

Attention to detail

Multi-site / high-volume payroll

Tools

Payroll software systems

Job description

Group 1 Automotive is seeking a Payroll Administrator at Head Office in Milton Keynes to ensure accurate and timely payroll processing. You will manage timesheets, deductions, and statutory payments while maintaining records for audits and collaborating with HR and Finance.

The role requires precision, confidentiality, and strong organizational skills, with opportunities within a global automotive group and a supportive environment for career progression.