Payroll Administrator

SRM RECRUITMENT LIMITED

Posted 6 hours ago, valid for a month

Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire AL86HA, England

Full Time

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Sonic Summary

The Payroll Administrator position is located in Welwyn Garden City, offering a hybrid work model of 2 days in the office and 3 days from home.
The salary for this role ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 per annum, depending on experience, and it is a full-time 6-month fixed-term contract with potential for permanent opportunities.
Candidates must have a minimum of 2 years of payroll experience and familiarity with payroll systems such as Sage, ADP, BrightPay, or Zellis.
Key responsibilities include processing weekly and monthly payrolls for over 2,500 employees, ensuring compliance with UK laws, and collaborating with HR and Finance departments.
The role offers professional development opportunities and a supportive team environment, along with paid overtime.

Payroll AdministratorLocation: Welwyn Garden City: Hybrid – 2 days in office / 3 days from homeSalary: £28,000 – £30,000 per annum (depending on experience)Contract Type: 6 Month FTC (With Permanent opportunities!) Full-time 40 hours per week

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a new opportunity in a fast-paced environment? We're recruiting on behalf of a growing organisation seeking a motivated individual to join their payroll team.

You’ll support the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payrolls for over 2,500 employees across 100 UK locations. The role will involve data management, system improvements, compliance, and cross-departmental collaboration with HR and Finance.

Key Responsibilities:

Weekly payroll processing for a flexible workforce
Monthly payroll support for over 2,500 employees
Input and update payroll records, including starters, leavers, and changes
Ensure full compliance with UK tax, NI, pensions, and employment laws
Assist with payroll system implementation and acquisitions
Reconcile payroll discrepancies and generate reports
Respond to payroll queries professionally and efficiently
Maintain confidentiality at all times

Requirements:

Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience
Experience using Sage, ADP, BrightPay, or Zellis
Good understanding of auto-enrolment and statutory payments
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Strong Excel and IT skills
Previous hybrid working experience preferred
Knowledge of payroll implementation or software transitions is a bonus

What’s on Offer:

Professional development opportunities
A supportive and collaborative team environment
Paid overtime opportunities

This vacancy is being advertised by SRM Recruitment - Welwyn Garden City office.

If you are interested in this role or looking for something similar, please contact our Senior Consultant Lizzie Burgess directly for a confidential discussion.

Our Welwyn Garden City team specialise in permanent, temporary & contract recruitment in Accountancy & Finance, Human Resources, Marketing & Creative, Office Support and Procurement & Supply Chain.

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