Payroll Administrator

Location: Hampshire
Division: Head Office
Department: Finance

Salary from £28k DOE

St David Recruitment are working on behalf of a Civil Engineering company to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their head office in Hampshire.

Our clients core values are at the heart of everything they do, creating an environment where employees don't just work for them; they grow with them, building careers that values your wellbeing, celebrates your achievements, and encourages your professional development every step of the way.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's fastest-growing contractors as a Payroll Administrator based at our Hampshire Head Office.

The Role

Reporting to the Lead Payroll Administrator, the Payroll Administrator will play a key role in delivering an accurate, efficient, and compliant payroll service across the business. The successful candidate will provide payroll and administrative support to ensure employees are paid correctly and on time while maintaining compliance with statutory and company requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Lead Payroll Administrator in all aspects of payroll processing and preparation.
• Accurately process monthly and bi-weekly payroll inputs within established deadlines.
• Calculate, process, and monitor all elements of employee pay, including overtime, bonuses, allowances, and deductions.
• Liaise with HR, employees, and line managers to resolve payroll-related queries promptly and professionally.
• Process statutory and voluntary deductions, including court orders and Child Maintenance payments, ensuring accurate and timely remittance to the relevant authorities.
• Prepare and submit pension data through the auto-enrolment portal, ensuring pension deductions are correctly calculated and applied.
• Submit finalised payroll data to the Lead Payroll Administrator and Finance Manager for review, approval, and payment.
• Complete all required online payroll submissions and reporting to HMRC.
• Coordinate auto-enrolment communications and provide relevant correspondence to HR for employee distribution.
• Support payroll-related projects and undertake additional ad hoc duties as required.
• Maintain confidentiality and accuracy when handling sensitive employee and payroll information.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Strong attention to detail and high levels of accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and professionalism.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a Payroll Administrator or similar payroll-related role.
• Knowledge of UK payroll legislation, HMRC requirements, and pension auto-enrolment processes.
• Experience working within a fast-paced environment.

St David Recruitment Services is an employment business working on behalf of a client.