Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator Colchester | Hybrid Working Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits Permanent | Full-Time The Opportunity We are working with a well-established, fast-growing UK business to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their head office function in Colchester. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, customer-focused organisation known for its strong culture, employee development and long-term career prospects. Key Responsibilities • Support end-to-end payroll processing • Check and validate starters, leavers and payroll changes (salary, bonus, commission) • Produce and analyse payroll and benefits reports • Maintain payroll records, spreadsheets and databases • Handle employee queries relating to pay and benefits professionally • Ensure compliance with tax, NI, pensions and statutory payments • Support administration of employee benefits (pensions, healthcare, flexible benefits) • Assist with ad hoc reporting and payroll tasks What We’re Looking For • Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience • Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements • Experience calculating SSP, SMP, SPP etc. • Intermediate Excel skills • High attention to detail and accuracy • Strong communication and customer service approach • Able to commute to Colchester What’s on Offer • Competitive salary package • 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays) • Pension scheme & life assurance • Hybrid working (after initial training period) • Employee discounts and perks platform • Paid volunteering day • Salary sacrifice schemes (including car scheme) • Structured training and long-term career development Additional Info • Hybrid model on offer • Excellent onboarding including structured induction programme Apply Now If you’re a payroll professional looking to join a supportive, fast-paced organisation with strong progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.