Payroll Administrator - Temp

Confidential; Hertford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Hertford is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 6-month contract with strong potential to become permanent. You will manage weekly end-to-end contractor payroll, analyse timesheets, and ensure billing accuracy in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Ideal candidate is detail-oriented, numerate, proficient with MS Office, and quick to learn payroll systems. Immediate start available; you will work closely with the payroll team to meet client requirements and maintain

Qualifications

• Availability: Immediately available or on short notice for an immediate start.
• Adaptability: Fast learner with the ability to pick up new payroll systems and software quickly.
• Strong Analytical & Data Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to analyse high volumes of data accurately.
• Numeracy & Literacy: Good working level of Maths and English.
• IT Skills: Practical knowledge of MS Office.
• Work Ethic: Professional, calm under pressure, and methodical with strong time management skills to meet fixed weekly deadlines.
• Integrity: Highly trustworthy with a deep understanding of discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Timesheet & Payroll Processing: Accurately analyse and process high volumes of timesheet and payroll data to support weekly pay cycles and onward client billing.
• Client Compliance: Ensure all timesheets are completed thoroughly in accordance with specific client requirements.
• VMS & Payroll Systems: Quickly adapt to internal payroll software and retrieve/collect timesheet data across various systems.
• Reporting & Administration: Assist with general payroll administration and ad-hoc finance/payroll tasks.

Skills

Payroll processing

Timesheet analysis

Data analysis

MS Office

Attention to detail

Numeracy

Discretion & confidentiality

Tools

Payroll software

VMS

Job description

Location: Hertford

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary / Contract (6 Months Potential to go permanent)

Start Date: Immediate / Quick Start

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:

Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and confident working with figures and spreadsheets? We are looking for an approachable and methodical Payroll Administrator for a quick start on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our fast-paced payroll department. You will be responsible for the weekly end-to-end administration of contractor payroll, ensuring timesheets are accurately analysed, processed, and billed on time every single week.

This is an ideal entry-to-mid-level position for a proactive professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, picks up new systems quickly, and takes pride in exceptional accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Timesheet & Payroll Processing: Accurately analyse and process high volumes of timesheet and payroll data to support weekly pay cycles and onward client billing.
• Client Compliance: Ensure all timesheets are completed thoroughly in accordance with specific client requirements.
• VMS & Payroll Systems: Quickly adapt to internal payroll software and retrieve/collect timesheet data across various systems.
• Reporting & Administration: Assist with general payroll administration and ad-hoc finance/payroll tasks.

What We re Looking For:

• Availability: Immediately available or on short notice for an immediate start.
• Adaptability: Fast learner with the ability to pick up new payroll systems and software quickly.
• Strong Analytical & Data Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to analyse high volumes of data accurately.
• Numeracy & Literacy: Good working level of Maths and English.
• IT Skills: Practical knowledge of MS Office.
• Work Ethic: Professional, calm under pressure, and methodical with strong time management skills to meet fixed weekly deadlines.
• Integrity: Highly trustworthy with a deep understanding of discretion and confidentiality.

Contract Details & Benefits:

• Contract Duration: 6-month contract (with strong potential for permanent employment)
• Start Date: Immediate / Short notice preferred