We are supporting a business seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the end-to-end processing of a weekly payroll on an interim basis for approximately 3 months. Alongside day-to-day payroll delivery, there is a key focus on reviewing current processes and providing insight into how systems and workflows can be streamlined to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Key Responsibilities
- Process weekly payroll for c.300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
- Extract and review time and attendance data, including hours worked and absences
- Input and reconcile payroll data within the payroll system
- Calculate and process holiday, sickness, and other statutory absences
- Ensure all payroll submissions comply with UK statutory requirements (PAYE, NICs, SSP etc.)
- Handle payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain and update employee records, including starters and leavers
- Support administration of benefits such as pensions and private medical insurance
- Produce payroll and ad hoc reports for finance and management teams
- Review current payroll processes and systems, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting
Key Requirements
- Proven experience processing weekly payroll of a similar size
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
- Experience using payroll systems (e.g. IRIS, ADP, Sage or similar)
- Confident handling payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Ability to assess existing processes and provide practical recommendations for improvement
Additional Information
- Interim assignment for approximately 3 months
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
- Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continual improvement mindset
- Able to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing finance function
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