Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Confidential; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Career development

Benefits package

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a fast-paced organisation in London. You will support day-to-day payroll processing for a large UK workforce in a high-volume, hybrid role and collaborate with HR, Finance and Benefits teams.

The ideal candidate has at least five years' payroll experience, strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, and excellent attention to detail. CIPP qualification is desirable but not essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' payroll experience.
• Experience in high-volume, multi-site payroll.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management.
• Experience assisting with payroll audits and auditor requests.
• Understanding of payroll journals and accounting processes.
• Proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• CIPP qualification desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager with day-to-day processing for ~1,000 employees.
• Ensure payroll data is processed accurately and in line with UK law.
• Liaise with HR and Finance on payroll matters.
• Respond to payroll and benefits queries promptly.
• Support administration of employee benefits and pension schemes.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide information to auditors.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records.
• Process payroll changes and obtain necessary approvals.
• Generate, save, and distribute payroll reports.
• Stay updated on payroll legislation and best practices.
• Support HR and Finance with ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Assist with freelancer administration and employee records.

Skills

Payroll processing

UK payroll legislation

Audits & auditor requests

Stakeholder management

Data accuracy

Payroll journals & accounting

Analytical problem-solving

Communication

Education

CIPP qualification (desirable)

Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: London (Hybrid Working Available)

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

About the Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic and fast-paced organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a high-volume environment and wants to play a key role in supporting both payroll and HR operations.

Working closely with Payroll, HR, Finance, and Benefits teams, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and compliant processing of payroll for a large UK workforce, while also supporting a variety of HR administration activities.

About You

• A minimum of 5 years' payroll experience.
• Experience working within a high-volume, multi-site payroll environment.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience assisting with payroll audits and auditor requests.
• Understanding of payroll journals and payroll accounting processes.
• A proactive, flexible, and positive approach to work.
• CIPP qualification (desirable but not essential).

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Payroll Manager with the day-to-day processing of payroll for approximately 1,000 employees.
• Ensure payroll data is processed accurately, efficiently, and in line with UK legislation.
• Liaise with HR and Finance teams regarding payroll-related matters.
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner.
• Support the administration of employee benefits and pension schemes.
• Assist with payroll audits and provide relevant information to auditors when required.
• Maintain and update employee payroll records and documentation.
• Process payroll changes and collaborate with relevant approvers.
• Generate, save, and distribute payroll reports.
• Stay up to date with payroll legislation, regulations, and best practice.
• Support HR and Finance teams with ad hoc administrative tasks.
• Assist with freelancer administration processes and employee record management.

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to work within a well-established and growing organisation.
• Exposure to both payroll and HR functions.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Hybrid working opportunities.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities.

If you are an experienced Payroll professional looking for a varied role that combines payroll expertise with HR administration responsibilities, we'd love to hear from you.