Reward & Payroll Administrator (Contract) – Aberdeen

AGR; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Oil and Gas based in Aberdeen is seeking a Payroll Administrator on a contract basis for an initial 12 months. You will support payroll coordination, compliance, and employee benefits administration. The ideal candidate has previous payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS software. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, alongside supporting reward projects. Apply to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration or similar role.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and relevant legislation.
• Experience working with outsourced payroll providers.
• Strong attention to detail and numerical accuracy.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS/payroll software.
• Experience supporting reward activities such as compensation reviews or benefits administration.
• Understanding of reward principles and market benchmarking.
• Ability to analyse data and provide insights.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the outsourced payroll provider to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery.
• Prepare and validate payroll data before submission to the provider.
• Review payroll outputs and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Ensure adherence to statutory requirements for tax and social security.
• Assist with payroll reporting for internal stakeholders and audits.
• Respond to payroll-related queries professionally and promptly.
• Provide guidance on payslips and deductions.
• Assist with administering employee benefits programs.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Knowledge of payroll processes

Experience with payroll providers

Attention to detail

Proficiency in MS Excel

Experience in benefits administration

Understanding of reward principles

Data analysis skills

Tools

HRIS software

Job description

A leading company in Oil and Gas based in Aberdeen is seeking a Payroll Administrator on a contract basis for an initial 12 months. You will support payroll coordination, compliance, and employee benefits administration. The ideal candidate has previous payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Excel and HRIS software. This role involves close collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely payroll delivery, alongside supporting reward projects. Apply to become part of a dynamic team dedicated to excellence.