Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location: Remote

Pay Rate: £15 - £19 per hour

Contract : 4-6 months

Hours: Monday-Friday, 9am-6pm

Start Date: ASAP

We're supporting a HR technology business in their search for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis.

This is a high-volume payroll position within a rapidly scaling environment where you'll be responsible for supporting and processing multiple payrolls across a diverse client portfolio. The role would suit somebody who enjoys variety, can work independently, and has experience managing several payrolls simultaneously within a payroll bureau or outsourced payroll environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll inputs across multiple payrolls.
• Ensure payroll data is accurate, compliant, and delivered on time.
• Support pension administration across a variety of pension providers and schemes.
• Assist with statutory payroll processes and compliance requirements.
• Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies and queries.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders to ensure smooth payroll operations.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and documentation.
• Support ongoing payroll process improvements and automation initiatives.

About You

You'll have previous payroll experience in a busy, high-volume environment and be comfortable managing a varied workload with minimal supervision.

Essential experience:

• End-to-end payroll processing experience.
• Payroll bureau, outsourced payroll, or multi-client payroll experience.
• Experience managing multiple payrolls simultaneously.
• Strong payroll systems knowledge and Excel skills.
• Experience working with a range of pension schemes and providers.
• Excellent attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.

What We're Looking For

The successful candidate will likely come from a large payroll bureau or outsourced payroll provider and be used to handling high volumes and multiple payrolls at once.

You'll be:

• Resilient and adaptable.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Able to work independently without extensive hand-holding.
• Process-driven and solutions-focused.
• Confident communicating with colleagues and stakeholders.
• Happy to challenge processes and suggest improvements where needed.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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