Payroll Administrator

CMC Markets; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CMC Markets is seeking a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to ensure accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll, benefits and employee share scheme administration. You will work with HR, Finance and external providers to deliver high-quality, responsive service and ensure payroll reconciliations are completed within deadlines.

The role involves coordinating inputs, performing reconciliations, and processing payroll journals, while maintaining confidential employee information with discretion.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally UK payroll.
• Experience with a third-party payroll provider.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organisation, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• Ability to handle confidential payroll, benefits and employee information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate payroll inputs and support payroll submissions for the UK.
• Complete payroll input, output and variance reconciliations, investigating discrepancies where required.
• Prepare payroll journals and supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Respond promptly to payroll queries from employees, HR, Finance and external providers.
• Prepare reports, reconciliations and documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant controls, policies and procedures.
• Support administration of the Flexible Benefits programme and share schemes.
• Reconcile pension contributions and prepare management information for providers.
• Ensure payroll reporting requirements are accurately communicated and processed.

Skills

Payroll administration

UK payroll

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organisation

Confidential handling

Stakeholder support

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CMC Markets is looking for a Payroll & Benefits Administrator to support the accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll, benefits and employee share scheme administration.

Working closely with HR, Finance, employees and third-party providers, you will help ensure payroll is processed accurately, reconciliations are completed within agreed deadlines, and employees receive a high-quality, responsive service.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Payroll:

• Coordinate payroll inputs and support payroll submissions for the UK.
• Complete payroll input, output and variance reconciliations, investigating discrepancies where required.
• Prepare payroll journals and supporting documentation for review and approval.
• Respond promptly to payroll queries from employees, HR, Finance and external providers.
• Prepare reports, reconciliations and documentation for internal and external audit requirements.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and ensure compliance with relevant controls, policies and procedures.

Benefits and share schemes:

• Support the administration of the Flexible Benefits programme, including new-joiner enrolments and monthly processing.
• Reconcile pension contributions against provider invoices and direct debits.
• Prepare management information for benefit providers within agreed deadlines.
• Support the processing and reconciliation of benefit provider invoices.
• Maintain accurate records for Season Ticket Loans and other employee loans.
• Support the administration of employee share schemes and ensure payroll reporting requirements are accurately communicated and processed.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Previous experience in payroll administration, ideally UK payroll.
• Experience working with a third-party payroll provider.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Excel skills,
• Excellent attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy.
• The ability to work under pressure, manage competing priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective organisation, problem-solving and prioritisation skills.
• A collaborative, customer-focused approach.
• The ability to handle confidential payroll, benefits and employee information with discretion.

This role will suit someone who enjoys combining detailed administration, data analysis and stakeholder support, and who is committed to delivering a reliable and professional payroll and benefits service.

CMC Markets is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of gender, sexual orientation, marital or civil partner status, gender reassignment, race, colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, disability or age