Payroll Administrator

NXTGEN Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established and people-focused business to recruit a Payroll Administrator. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced payroll professional looking for a varied role within a supportive finance team where accuracy, attention to detail and excellent customer service are highly valued. As Payroll Administrator, you'll take ownership of a high-volume weekly payroll process whilst also supporting wider finance activities. This role would suit somebody who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, thrives on meeting deadlines and takes pride in delivering an accurate and efficient payroll service. Key Responsibilities • Process accurate and timely weekly payroll for a large employee population • Manage payroll administration, including starters, leavers and contractual amendments • Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries from employees and managers • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies, escalating where appropriate • Administer statutory payments including SSP, SMP and other employee-related payments • Support pension administration and payroll compliance requirements • Carry out payroll checks, reconciliations and reporting activities • Maintain accurate payroll records in line with GDPR and company policies • Produce payroll reports and support audit requirements • Work closely with finance colleagues to assist with reporting and month-end activities • Support banking, reconciliations and other transactional finance tasks when required • Contribute to process improvements and support the ongoing development of payroll procedures • Build strong working relationships across the wider business What We're Looking For • Previous experience in a Payroll Administrator, Payroll Officer or Payroll Assistant position • Strong end-to-end payroll processing experience • Good understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, SSP and SMP • Experience working within a high-volume payroll environment • Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills • Confident using Excel and other Microsoft Office applications • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to strict deadlines • Previous exposure to finance processes such as purchase ledger, sales ledger or reconciliations would be advantageous • A proactive and team-focused approach Salary offered is dependent on experience and qualifications