Senior Payroll Administrator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading payroll solutions provider in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to manage high-volume weekly payrolls for recruitment agency contractors. The ideal candidate will have experience in payroll processes and compliance, excellent communication skills, and a keen attention to detail. Join a dynamic team in a supportive environment offering competitive salary and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Supportive and innovative payroll environment

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in recruitment agency payroll, preferably in a high-volume environment.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, holiday pay, pensions, RTI, and statutory payments.
• Confident communicator, able to liaise with clients and contractors clearly and professionally.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of high-volume weekly payrolls within strict deadlines.
• Managing PAYE, umbrella, and limited company payrolls.
• Handling queries from recruitment agencies and contractors with professionalism.

Skills

Recruitment agency payroll experience

Knowledge of PAYE

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Payroll software (e.g., Merit, Sage)

Job description

Overview

Our client is a trusted partner in the recruitment and contractor services industry, known for delivering specialist payroll, accountancy, and compliance services tailored to fast-paced environments. As they continue to grow, they are looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join their dynamic team and take the lead on managing complex, high-volume weekly payrolls.

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of weekly payrolls for large volumes of recruitment agency contractors. This is a hands-on role requiring precision, speed, and the ability to communicate effectively with agencies, workers, and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• End-to-end processing of high-volume weekly payrolls within strict deadlines
• Managing PAYE, umbrella, and limited company payrolls
• Inputting, validating, and reconciling data from multiple sources
• Handling queries from recruitment agencies and contractors with professionalism
• Staying compliant with current payroll legislation and industry regulations
• Supporting junior team members and acting as a key point of contact within the payroll function

Qualifications

• Proven experience working in recruitment agency payroll, preferably in a high-volume environment
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, holiday pay, pensions, RTI, and statutory payments
• Confident communicator - able to liaise with clients and contractors clearly and professionally
• Experience working to tight weekly payroll deadlines
• A team player with great attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge of payroll software (e.g., Merit, Sage, or similar) is advantageous

Why Join?

• A fast-paced, supportive, and innovative payroll environment
• Opportunity to grow your career with a business that's leading in its field
• Work alongside a knowledgeable team that values quality and service
• Competitive salary and benefits package