payroll Administrator

Confidential; United States; Remote; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator for a short-term, fully remote position. The role handles high-volume payroll processing for around 500 weekly employees and 280 employees across 11 monthly payrolls, with an immediate start and flexible 22 hours per week.

The ideal candidate has payroll experience and hands-on use of Brain Payroll or Sage 50 Payroll, excels in accuracy, and can maintain confidentiality in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Experience with Brain Payroll or Sage 50 Payroll.
• Ability to manage high-volume payrolls.
• Immediate start availability.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Handle ~500 weekly employees and 11 monthly payrolls for ~280 employees.
• Manage starters, leavers, and payroll amendments.
• Maintain records compliant with current legislation.
• Respond to payroll queries promptly.
• Support pension administration and payroll reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy at all times.

Skills

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Time management

Tools

Brain Payroll

Sage 50 Payroll

Job description

Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

Location: Fully Remote
Hours: Approximately 22 hours per week (Flexible)
Duration: 1-2 Month Temporary Contract
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Start Date: Immediate

We are currently seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our team on a temporary basis for an initial period of 1-2 months.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional looking for a flexible, fully remote position with an immediate start. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing a large weekly payroll of approximately 500 employees, alongside 11 additional monthly payrolls covering around 280 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Processing end-to-end weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.
• Managing payroll for approximately 500 weekly paid employees and 11 separate monthly payrolls.
• Processing starters, leavers, statutory payments, and payroll amendments.
• Ensuring payroll records are maintained accurately and in line with current legislation.
• Handling payroll queries in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting pension administration and payroll reporting where required.
• Maintaining confidentiality and a high level of accuracy at all times.

Requirements

• Previous payroll experience is essential.
• Experience using Brain Payroll or Sage 50 Payroll is required.
• Confident processing high-volume payrolls within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent accuracy.
• Good organisational and communication skills.
• Must be available to start immediately.

What's on Offer?

• Fully remote working.
• Flexible hours, making this ideal for parents or those seeking greater work-life balance.
• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Immediate start.
• Potential for the assignment to extend beyond the initial contract period.