Payroll & HR Systems Specialist (6-Month FTC)

Marks Sattin; Greater London; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Marks Sattin is seeking a Payroll & HR Systems Advisor for a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract based in West London. The role centers on end-to-end payroll administration for around 700 permanent employees, with a 4/5-weekly payroll cycle.

You will work within a busy people team, supporting payroll processes, HR systems administration and related reporting, while collaborating across HR, payroll, finance and operations to drive accuracy and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Payroll administration experience with end-to-end processing.
• Experience managing payroll for a medium-size employee population.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Good Excel skills and confidence working with large datasets.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexible, team-oriented approach and willingness to assist outside of core payroll duties.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end payroll process for c.700 permanent employees.
• Ensure all payroll changes are processed accurately and within deadlines.
• Validate payroll data and investigate any discrepancies.
• Handle employee payroll queries and provide timely resolutions.
• Support payroll reporting, reconciliations, and compliance activities.
• Maintain accurate employee records across HR and payroll systems.
• Support data management, reporting, and system updates.
• Assist with HR administration and operational tasks as required.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of payroll and HR processes.
• Work closely with colleagues across HR, payroll, finance, and operations.
• Be willing to support wider HR activities outside of payroll when required.
• Take a proactive, hands-on approach to workload and priorities.

Skills

Payroll administration

End-to-end payroll

Payroll management

Data accuracy

Excel

HR systems

UKG

Payroll reporting

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

UKG (Ultimate Kronos Group)

Job description

Marks Sattin is seeking a Payroll & HR Systems Advisor for a 6-month Fixed-Term Contract based in West London. The role centers on end-to-end payroll administration for around 700 permanent employees, with a 4/5-weekly payroll cycle.

You will work within a busy people team, supporting payroll processes, HR systems administration and related reporting, while collaborating across HR, payroll, finance and operations to drive accuracy and efficiency.