Payroll Coordinator

Harper Finance; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to support end-to-end payroll processing and manage employee benefits. This temporary full-time role offers a salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum and begins in January 2026. The ideal candidate will have previous payroll experience, attention to detail, and strong organizational skills. This position includes a hybrid work model and is an exciting opportunity to join a company focused on people and reward.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll and/or benefits administration.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills.
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems; strong Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing with internal stakeholders and external providers.
• Prepare and validate payroll data (starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, deductions).
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Excel

Tools

HRIS

Payroll systems

Job description

£30,000–£35,000 per annum (doe) Full Time Location: Nottingham (hybrid) Contract: Temporary initially up to 3 months Start Date: January 2026

Harper Recruitment is recruiting a PayrollCoordinator for a growing organisation with a strong focus on people and reward. This role is initially a temporary role starting in January.

Key Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end payroll processing with internal stakeholders and external providers
• Prepare and validate payroll data (starters, leavers, salary changes, absences, deductions)
• Review payroll reports and resolve discrepancies
• Respond to employee payroll and benefits queries
• Administer employee benefits, including enrolments, changes, and leavers
• Support benefits renewals and enrolment cycles
• Maintain accurate payroll and benefits records
• Produce payroll and benefits reports and support audits
• Ensure compliance with employment, tax, and data protection legislation

About You

• Previous experience in payroll and/or benefits administration
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Experience using HRIS and payroll systems; strong Excel skills
• Experience working with Reward/Compensation teams preferred
• Multi-country payroll or complex benefits experience advantageous

Apply now via Harper Recruitment to find out more about this confidential opportunity.