Payroll Analyst

Portfolio Payroll Limited; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing payroll service company in the UK is seeking a Payroll Analyst to manage payroll operations and ensure compliance. You'll work in a dynamic Shared Service Centre and support employee relations. The ideal candidate has at least 1 year of payroll or HR administrative experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work under pressure. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join an enthusiastic team in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in-house Payroll/HR admin experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage key inputs and assist with processing payroll for salaried and hourly staff.
• Verify right-to-work documents and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Act as the primary contact for employee relations and maintain personnel files.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

High attention to detail

Time management

Proactive problem-solving

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Role: Payroll Analyst

We are proudly working with an established, high–growth brand operating across 1000+ locations in the UK & Ireland.

The Opportunity

You'll be joining an experienced and enthusiastic Payroll team within a fast–paced Shared Service Centre, with a focus to deliver efficient, professional, and value–adding customer support across the business.

Your Impact

• Payroll Operations: Manage key inputs (starters, leavers, promotions, tax codes, court orders, statutory leave) and assist with processing payroll for salaried and hourly staff.
• Compliance & Admin: Verify right–to–work documents, ensure regulatory compliance, and handle employee offer packs and contracts.
• Support: Act as the primary contact for employee relations, field queries, and maintain personnel files.

What We Need From You

• Experience: Minimum 1 year in–house Payroll/HR admin experience in a fast–paced environment.
• Skills: Excellent IT skills, high attention to detail, time management, and proactive problem–solving.
• Attributes: A positive, “can–do” attitude; strong team player; excellent communication skills; and ability to work well under pressure.