Temp Payroll Administrator - On-Time Pay & Compliance

Scott Timber Ltd; Earlston; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Wellbeing support

Shopping discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Refer-a-friend

Job summary

BSW Group in Scotland is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Fpayroll team at the Earlston Office. You will support payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely pay, while complying with HMRC requirements, pension regulations, and company policies.

The role covers weekly and monthly payrolls, starter/leaver updates, statutory payments, and year-end tasks. We value attention to detail, confidentiality, and proactive, flexible administration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll administration role.
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements.
• Experience of payroll software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, process and validate payroll data for weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Input and maintain payroll information including new starters, leavers, contractual changes, salary amendments, overtime, bonuses and deductions.
• Verify timesheets, absence records and payroll submissions received from managers.
• Calculate statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP and shared parental pay.
• Process attachments of earnings orders and other deductions.
• Ensure payroll deadlines are met and employees are paid accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate payroll and employee records within HR and payroll systems.
• Process starter, leaver and contractual change documentation.
• Produce employment and payroll-related correspondence as required.
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information.

Skills

UK payroll legislation

Payroll software

Excel

Numerical/analytical

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Tools

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

BSW Group in Scotland is seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Fpayroll team at the Earlston Office. You will support payroll processing to ensure accurate and timely pay, while complying with HMRC requirements, pension regulations, and company policies.

The role covers weekly and monthly payrolls, starter/leaver updates, statutory payments, and year-end tasks. We value attention to detail, confidentiality, and proactive, flexible administration.