Payroll Administrator

The Role

Payroll Administrator
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and detail‑focused Payroll Administrator to join a busy and supportive payroll team. This role is key in ensuring employees are paid accurately, on time and in full compliance with legislation and internal policies.
The Role
As a Payroll Administrator, you will support the end‑to‑end processing of both weekly and monthly payrolls. You’ll validate timesheets and data submitted by authorised managers, ensure accurate calculations across statutory payments, and maintain high standards of compliance and confidentiality. You’ll act as a point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and timely responses, and support with reporting for internal teams and external bodies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls
• Validate Tax, NI, SSP, SMP, SPP and other statutory calculations
• Check and confirm net pay ahead of payroll deadlines
• Process starters, leavers and contractual changes, including arrears and entitlements
• Complete period‑end reporting and third‑party payments
• Respond to payroll‑related queries professionally and efficiently
• Produce reports for internal departments
• Liaise with HMRC and other external bodies where required

The Person

Person Specification

• Ideally 3–5 years’ experience working within a payroll environment (training can be provided)
• Experience of processing weekly payrolls is beneficial (training also available)
• Strong systems experience, particularly with Excel
• Knowledge of OpenPeople is an advantage, not essential
• High accuracy, great attention to detail and the ability to work to strict deadlines
• Positive, motivated attitude and a desire to continually develop
• Flexible approach to working hours during periods of increased workload
• High levels of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality

Next Steps

Please contact jo.platt@nigelwright.com for further details.