Senior Payroll Administrator

Lithia UK; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to lead a dedicated team in managing payroll processes. This role offers a unique opportunity to enhance payroll operations while ensuring compliance and accuracy. The ideal candidate will have extensive payroll experience, a solid understanding of P11D requirements, and the ability to thrive in a dynamic environment. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and personal growth, and be part of a journey that shapes the future of personal transportation. If you're ready to make an impact, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Pension

Critical Illness Insurance

Life Assurance

25 Days Holiday

Company Discounts

Qualifications

• 3+ years of payroll experience with leadership in a high-volume environment.
• Hands-on experience with payroll systems and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of Payroll Administrators in managing high-volume payroll.
• Oversee payroll compliance, handle queries, and produce data reports.

Skills

Payroll Management

P11D Requirements

Team Leadership

ResourceLink/SAP

Microsoft Excel

Tools

ResourceLink

SAP Payroll Systems

Job description

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Senior Payroll Administrator (fixed-term 12 months contract)

Lithia UK, Remote

Competitive salary, pension, critical illness, life assurance, 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), exclusive company discounts on used car purchases, and aftersales services

At Lithia UK, we’re on an exciting journey to modernise and elevate how we support our people – and our move to Workday is a big part of that. We’re now looking for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our People Services team and help us ensure our team members across the UK are paid accurately, on time, and with exceptional service.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced payroll professional to step into a leadership role, heading up a team of three administrators and supporting the Payroll Manager.

Your Journey as a Senior Payroll Administrator:

1. Leading and supporting a team of Payroll Administrators with the day-to-day running of a high-volume monthly payroll
2. Reviewing and overseeing the completion of daily payroll tasks to ensure compliance with internal deadlines and statutory requirements
3. Handling complex payroll queries and offering expert guidance to both your team and the wider business
4. Preparing BACS and third-party reconciliations for approval, and transmitting payrolls through the BACS system
5. Ensuring payroll processes are fully documented, up to date, and in line with best practice and legislative changes
6. Managing the overpayments process and overseeing HMRC reconciliation and submissions
7. Producing accurate data reports, payroll statistics and insight for senior stakeholders
8. Playing an active role in continuous improvement – reviewing and enhancing current processes to drive efficiency and accuracy

Are You Ready to Embrace the Challenge? We’re looking for someone who has:

• At least 3 years of payroll experience, ideally with time spent in a senior-level position supporting team development and process improvement
• Solid understanding of P11D requirements, with hands-on experience in preparing and processing P11Ds accurately and in line with HMRC guidelines
• Proven experience running complex, high-volume payrolls and leading small teams
• Proven track record of managing complex, high-volume payrolls with accuracy, while successfully leading and mentoring a small team to deliver results
• Hands-on experience with ResourceLink and/or SAP payroll systems, with the confidence to navigate and optimise these platforms in a fast-paced payroll environment
• Confident using Microsoft Office, especially Excel – with a sharp eye for detail and the ability to produce clear, accurate reports that support decision-making across the business
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment where every day is different – able to juggle multiple priorities with confidence, stay calm under pressure, and deliver accurate results on time, every time

At Lithia UK, our growth is powered by our people:

As one of the largest automotive retailers globally, we’re passionate about transforming the future of personal transportation and setting new standards for exceptional customer experiences. Our values—Earn Customers for Life, Improve Constantly, Take Personal Ownership, and Have Fun!—fuel everything we do. Join us, and you’ll be part of a team that embraces innovation, champions personal growth, and celebrates success together. If you're ready to make an impact in an environment that empowers you to drive change, we’d love to have you with us on this journey.

Diversity is Our Strength:

Lithia UK recognises the value that diversity brings to the workforce. This is why we positively welcome applications from all walks of life, backgrounds, and communities. If you have the motivation, skills and talent potential that we are looking for then get in touch. We are an equal opportunities employer.