Payroll Specialist

Portfolio Credit Control; Leeds; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free on-site parking

On-site gym

Annual pay review

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll are partnering with a well-established construction business to appoint an experienced Payroll Administrator. You will own the 4-weekly payroll cycle from start to finish, processing high-volume payrolls and ensuring accurate employee data.

The role involves supporting employees and managers, HMRC updates, pension administration and reporting, with a collaborative, supportive team environment and on-site facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration, including high-volume processing.
• Strong data accuracy and attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate payroll guidance clearly.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll across a 4-weekly cycle.
• Data entry and validation for starters, leavers, and changes.
• System processing using Sage Payroll and related platforms.
• HMRC updates including tax codes and student loans.
• Pension administration and reporting.
• Employee support and cross-department collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with policies and statutory requirements.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Portfolio Payroll are proud to be partnering with a well-established construction business who are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their close-knit team.

This opportunity would suit someone with solid payroll administration experience who is confident processing high-volume payrolls, maintaining accurate employee data and providing clear, supportive payroll guidance across a busy operational workforce.

The Role

Working within a small, supportive payroll team, you will take ownership of the 4-weekly payroll cycle from start to finish. Accuracy, organisation and strong communication will be key as you support employees, managers and internal departments to ensure payroll is delivered smoothly and compliantly.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll across a 4-weekly cycle
• Data entry & validation for starters, leavers, changes, sickness, maternity and other amendments
• System processing using Sage Payroll and associated platforms
• HMRC updates - tax codes, student loans and statutory changes
• Manual calculations and production of payroll reports
• Third-party payments including AOE, CSA and other deductions
• Pension administration ensuring accurate records and timely submissions
• Employee support - providing clear guidance to staff, managers and regional teams
• Compliance with internal financial policies and statutory requirements
• Cross-department collaboration with HR, managers and wider business functions

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £32,000 plus bonus
• 22 days holidays plus banks
• Free on-site parking
• Annual pay review
• On-site gym