Payroll & Pension Administrator - Hybrid, 6-Month Contract

Sewell Wallis Ltd; Doncaster; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Flexible working

33 days holiday (incl. BH)

Company pension

Job summary

Sewell Wallis Ltd is partnering with a growing business in Doncaster to recruit a Payroll and Pensions Administrator on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role covers day-to-day payroll operations and historic pension issues, with a focus on data quality, compliance and timely payroll processing.

You will work closely with HR, Finance and external payroll partners to resolve queries, improve processes and deliver accurate records. Hybrid working and a potential for extension are on offer.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Experience working with payroll systems in a medium/large organisation.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments.
• Experience using Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Experience dealing with confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process starters, leavers, contractual changes and employee amendments accurately and within deadlines.
• Maintain employee payroll records and supporting documentation.
• Process variations including overtime, enhancements, sickness, maternity, paternity and other statutory payments.
• Support monthly payroll preparation and validation processes.
• Complete payroll checks before submission and identify anomalies requiring investigation.
• Act as a key point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries.
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and provide timely resolutions.
• Administer workplace pension processes accurately and on time.
• Support monthly pension contribution submissions.
• Liaise with pension providers regarding employee queries and contribution issues, including historical matters.

Skills

Payroll administration

Deadline management

Confidential data handling

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Payroll systems

Job description

Sewell Wallis Ltd is partnering with a growing business in Doncaster to recruit a Payroll and Pensions Administrator on a 6-month fixed-term contract. The role covers day-to-day payroll operations and historic pension issues, with a focus on data quality, compliance and timely payroll processing.

You will work closely with HR, Finance and external payroll partners to resolve queries, improve processes and deliver accurate records. Hybrid working and a potential for extension are on offer.