Payroll & benefits Administrator

Confidential; Wembley; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Wembley is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator for a 12-month FTC, full-time role. You will work with the Payroll Manager to ensure accurate and timely pay, handle data entry, and support pension and holiday pay calculations.

The role suits someone who is meticulous, numbers-focused, and comfortable handling sensitive information in a fast-paced environment, with opportunities to grow into wider payroll responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll or finance administration (or a desire to build a career in payroll).
• Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving.
• 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

Problem-solving

Numerical ability

Payroll experience

Communication skills

Tools

Workday

Job description

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.