Payroll & benefits Administrator

Portfolio Payroll; City Of London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll in Wembley is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to join the team on a 12-month FTC. You will support payroll processing and benefits administration, ensuring accuracy and compliance while providing employee support in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a 12-month fixed-term contract with a view to permanency, a salary around £35,000, and an opportunity to develop payroll expertise within a British association.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confident working with numbers and handling sensitive data.
• Experience in payroll or finance administration (or a desire to build a career in payroll).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Payroll processing - Assisting with 2 monthly payroll cycles, ensuring data is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Data entry - Inputting timesheets, new starters, leavers, and pay changes with precision.
• Compliance checks - Supporting statutory tasks including HMRC submissions, holiday pay calculations, and pension administration.
• Employee support - Responding to payroll queries and providing clear, helpful guidance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical ability

Payroll experience

Team player

Tools

Workday

Job description

Role - Payroll & benefits Administrator

Location - Wembley

Salary - £35k

This is a 12 Month FTC - full time role (scope to go permanent)

Our client is an esteemed British Association who are looking for an experience payroll and benefits Administrator to join their team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys accuracy, organisation, and working in a fast-moving operational environment.

The Role

You’ll work closely with the Payroll Manager to ensure all employees are paid correctly and on time. Your responsibilities will include:

• Payroll processing - Assisting with 2 monthly payroll cycles, ensuring data is accurate and deadlines are met.
• Data entry - Inputting timesheets, new starters, leavers, and pay changes with precision.
• Compliance checks - Supporting statutory tasks including HMRC submissions, holiday pay calculations, and pension administration.
• Employee support - Responding to payroll queries and providing clear, helpful guidance.

What You’ll Bring

• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• Confidence working with numbers and handling sensitive data.
• Experience in payroll or finance administration (or a desire to build a career in payroll).
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well in a team.
• Desirable: Experience with Workday, Pension Enrolments, or other payroll systems.

Why This Role Stands Out

• Fast-paced environment with plenty of learning opportunities.
• Exposure to complex operational processes.
• Supportive team with clear progression routes into wider payroll responsibilities.