Payroll Overpayment Project Administrator FTC

Wincanton; Chippenham; Remote; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Payroll Overpayment Project Administrator for a six-month fixed-term contract. The role involves coordinating project tasks to resolve historical payroll overpayments, requiring strong administrative skills and collaboration with payroll, HR, and finance teams. The position offers a competitive salary and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Generous holidays

Cycle-to-work scheme

Online discounts

Onsite parking

Qualifications

• Knowledge of average holiday pay legislation and calculation principles.
• Experience with payroll systems, especially Oracle.
• Understanding of overpayment recovery procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track project tasks related to investigating and resolving overpayments.
• Maintain accurate project documentation and records.
• Liaise with payroll, finance, and HR teams.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Payroll Overpayment Project Administrator FTC

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Job Description

Wincanton is seeking several highly organized and detail-oriented Payroll Overpayment Project Administrators to support a key project focused on resolving historical overpayments.

Overview

This is a six-month fixed-term contract. Reporting to the Head of Payroll, this role requires strong administrative skills, a proactive and structured approach, and the ability to collaborate across payroll, HR, and finance teams. You will play a vital role in ensuring accurate data handling, effective communication, and smooth project execution.

Salary: £28,000 - £35,000 p.a., depending on experience.

Knowledge of average holiday pay legislation is essential. We offer flexible start and finish times. This is a remote, home-based role with occasional travel to our Chippenham office.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and track project tasks related to investigating and resolving overpayments.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation and records.
• Liaise with payroll, finance, and HR teams to verify and manage data.
• Prepare reports, summaries, and internal communications for stakeholders.
• Identify and flag discrepancies for resolution.
• Ensure compliance with privacy, data protection, and financial regulations.
• Support process improvements and project optimization initiatives.

Candidate Requirements

• Knowledge of average holiday pay legislation and calculation principles.
• Experience with payroll systems, especially Oracle.
• Understanding of overpayment recovery procedures and best practices.
• Familiarity with large organizational environments and matrix teams.
• Exceptional attention to detail and high accuracy.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Clear and concise communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Proactive, deadline-driven, with a project-oriented mindset.
• High integrity and discretion when handling confidential information.

Our Culture & Benefits

We value our people, offering a friendly, safety-first working environment, a company pension scheme, generous holidays, cycle-to-work scheme, online discounts, onsite parking, and more. We provide opportunities for career development, training, and multi-skilling in a dynamic environment.

Our values: Thoughtful, Aiming High, Prepared.

Our Commitment

We are committed to equality of opportunity, fostering an inclusive environment where all colleagues feel supported, valued, and able to be themselves. We welcome your application.