Senior Payroll Administrator

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25-30 days

Public holidays

On-site parking

Learning support

Group pension

Perkbox access

Sick pay scheme

Recognition awards

Job summary

ALS Laboratories (UK) Ltd in Rotherham is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to lead UK payroll and support EMEA payrolls. You will manage end-to-end payroll administration, ensure deadlines, and act as a senior reference for Payroll Administrators.

You will work with HR, Finance and external bodies like HMRC, ensuring GDPR compliance, RTI submits, and accurate payroll records. The role offers a chance to develop processes and mentor colleagues in a collaborative, data-driven environment.

Qualifications

• Significant payroll administration experience in complex or multi-site organisations.
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, pensions and payroll compliance.
• Experience or knowledge of EMEA payrolls (Ireland preferred).
• Ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes accurately and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail with strong checking and data validation.
• Experience using payroll systems, ideally SAGE, with Excel skills.
• Understanding payroll controls, confidentiality and GDPR.

Responsibilities

• Support accurate and timely processing of UK and EMEA payrolls.
• Manage end-to-end payroll administration including data input, validation, reconciliation and issue resolution.
• Act as senior reference for Payroll Administrators, providing guidance and coaching.
• Support Payroll Manager UK & Ireland with complex payroll matters.
• Conduct pre-payroll and post-payroll checks, including monthly reconciliations.
• Ensure payroll data complies with HMRC requirements, legislation and internal controls.
• Prepare and submit statutory payroll returns (RTI, P60s, P11D(b)).
• Investigate payroll discrepancies and liaise with HR, Finance, pension providers, HMRC.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Payroll data validation

End-to-end payroll

SAGE (Payroll system)

Excel skills

EMEA payroll knowledge

Stakeholder management

GDPR/confidentiality

Tools

SAGE

Excel

Job description

Senior Payroll Administrator

Location: Rotherham - Office Based; Hours: 40 hours per week; Reports to: Payroll Manager UK & Ireland

At ALS, we encourage you to dream big. When you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting the accurate and timely processing of UK and EMEA payrolls, ensuring all payroll activities are completed in line with agreed deadlines.
• Managing end-to-end payroll administration, including data input, validation, checking, reconciliation and issue resolution.
• Acting as a senior point of reference for Payroll Administrators, providing day-to-day guidance, support and informal coaching.
• Supporting the Payroll Manager UK & Ireland with complex payroll matters and deputising when required.
• Conducting pre-payroll and post-payroll checks, including monthly reconciliations of gross pay, deductions and net pay.
• Ensuring payroll data is processed in line with HMRC requirements, employment legislation, company policy and internal controls.
• Preparing and submitting statutory payroll returns, including RTI, P60s, payrolled benefits and P11D(b), accurately and on time.
• Investigating payroll queries and discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate solutions.
• Liaising professionally with internal stakeholders including HR, Finance, Accounts and line managers, as well as external providers such as HMRC, pension providers and auditors.
• Maintaining accurate employee payroll records and ensuring all payroll information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR and data protection requirements.

Essential Criteria

• Significant payroll administration experience, ideally within a complex or multi-site organisation.
• Strong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, tax, pensions, deductions and payroll compliance.
• Experience or working knowledge of EMEA payrolls, particularly Ireland, would be highly advantageous.
• Proven ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes accurately and independently.
• Excellent attention to detail, with strong checking, reconciliation and data validation skills.
• Experience using payroll systems, ideally SAGE, along with strong Excel skills.
• A sound understanding of payroll controls, audit requirements, confidentiality and GDPR/data protection principles.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to explain payroll matters clearly to employees, managers and external contacts.
• The ability to prioritise workload, manage competing deadlines and support the wider payroll team in a senior capacity.

Employee Benefits Include:

• Starting with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time).
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Enhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme.
• ‘Value Awards’ Recognition Awards.
• Perkbox Membership offering access to discounts and a wellness hub.
• Learning and study support to help you grow.
• Group Personal Pension Plan.
• On-site car parking.

About You

You will be highly organised, accurate and professional, with a strong customer-focused approach.

You will be confident handling sensitive payroll matters, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively with HR, Finance and operational teams.

You will also be proactive in identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and service delivery.

Working at ALS

The ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world. Our values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence. At ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us. We want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.

Everyone Matters

ALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.

ALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability.

Reasonable adjustments to support candidates throughout the recruitment process are available upon request.

Eligibility

To be eligible to work at ALS you must be a Citizen or Permanent Resident of the country you are applying for, or either hold or be able to obtain, a valid working visa.

Company Summary

ALS is a global leader in testing, providing comprehensive testing solutions to clients in a wide range of industries around the world. Using advanced technologies and innovative methods, we help our clients leverage data-driven insights for a safer and healthier world. Our people are the heart of our business, driving testing solutions and innovations to solve complex challenges and create lasting value for our clients. But most importantly, our people care – for each other and for the work we do. With over 20,000 team members across 70 countries, you’ll be part of a global network.