Senior UK Payroll & HR Administrator

Manila Recruitment; Manila; On-site; PHP 558,000 - 893,000; Full time

Job summary

Manila Recruitment is recruiting a Payroll & HR Administrator for a UK-focused client. You will manage weekly payroll for 200+ temporary workers, ensure data completeness, and resolve payroll queries while working with clients and internal teams.

The role covers HR administration, employee records, and compliance, with exposure to UK payroll processes, pensions (NEST), and pension contributions. You will need meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably with UK payroll exposure.
• End-to-end payroll experience is essential.
• Experience processing weekly payroll is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, tax codes, National Insurance and statutory payments.

Responsibilities

• Independently process weekly payroll for 200+ temporary workers accurately and on time.
• Review client timesheets and attendance data for missing workers, incorrect hours or incorrect pay rates.
• Reconcile payroll reports before submission and issue payslips.
• Process starters, leavers, pay rate changes and deductions.
• Submit HMRC payroll submissions.
• Administer workplace pension processes including NEST enrolments, contributions and opt-outs.
• Investigate and resolve pay queries promptly and professionally.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails.
• Maintain employee records, right to work documentation and absence records.
• Process holiday requests, sickness records and entitlement balances.
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, holiday, sickness and general employment matters.
• Prepare letters and documents relating to starters, leavers and employment changes.
• Support compliance and general HR administration.
• Build and improve trackers, spreadsheets and internal processes.
• Liaise with clients regarding missing or inaccurate payroll information.
• Escalate payroll risks or discrepancies quickly.
• Help create a smooth and professional employee experience.

Skills

Payroll management

UK payroll

End-to-end payroll

Excel

Data reconciliation

Attention to detail

Independent work

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

BrightPay

Sage Payroll

Sage HR

Nest pension administration

Payroll systems

Job description

Manila Recruitment is recruiting a Payroll & HR Administrator for a UK-focused client. You will manage weekly payroll for 200+ temporary workers, ensure data completeness, and resolve payroll queries while working with clients and internal teams.

The role covers HR administration, employee records, and compliance, with exposure to UK payroll processes, pensions (NEST), and pension contributions. You will need meticulous attention to detail and the ability to work independently.