Payroll Administrator

RECfinancial are supporting an established organisation based in Leicestershire, to appoint a Permanent full-time Payroll Administrator to join their existing team. Working full-time in the office.

The Payroll Administrator role has the ability to be a varied and challenging opportunity, where the successful applicant would be working amongst a fantastic internal finance team.  

This Payroll Administrator role plays a key part in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while also providing day‑to‑day administrative support across the wider HR team.  Commutable from Leicester, Hinckley, Enderby, Wigston and Greater Leicestershire.

THE ROLE – PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR

The job role will be looking after the full payroll cycle working alongside the HR Manager processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time.  Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation, handling employee queries regarding payslips, tax codes, pensions, and deductions. 

Plus, managing the processing of payroll accurately, ensuring compliance is met with all company policies.  The successful applicant ideally will be an organised and detailed Office Administrator, who can support the smooth running of the Payroll and Administration process. 

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR ROLE:

• Maintaining accurate and record payroll records 
• Assist with the preparation and processing of payroll, ensuring accuracy and compliance
• Check and validate timesheets, overtime, and additional payments
• Pension autoenrollment
• Prepare detailed payroll reports for senior management teams.
• Manage new starters, leavers, salary changes, and statutory payments 
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date employee records and HR systems
• Support the onboarding process, including contracts, right‑to‑work checks, and induction documentation
• Assist with year-end reporting (P60, P11D).
• Maintain strict confidentiality and GDPR compliance and liaise with HR
• Respond to payroll‑related queries from employees in a timely and helpful manner
• Prepare and export payroll data using MS Excel.
• Provide general administrative support to the HR team

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE: 

• Good MS Excel and Microsoft Office and Outlook skills 
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
• Proven experience in Payroll Administration.
• Experience with payroll systems and reporting
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills 

WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:

• Company Pension
• Competitive salary 
• Good Holiday allowance
• Free Car parking on site

Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity and apply through the web site as we would like to hear from you.   

Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.

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