Payroll Administrator

Your new company Hays Payroll is pleased to be partnering with a well-established and highly regarded organisation who are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join its finance function. This is an excellent opportunity to become part of a collaborative and customer-focused team, supporting a diverse payroll operation while contributing to ongoing process improvements and business projects. Operating within a professional and values-driven environment, the organisation is committed to delivering an exceptional service. Your new role As Payroll Administrator, you will support the end-to-end processing of multiple payrolls across weekly, monthly and quarterly pay frequencies, ensuring all payments are accurate, compliant and delivered on time. Responsibilities will include: • Processing payroll payments, statutory deductions and third-party payments. • Supporting PAYE compliance activities, including RTI submissions and year-end processes. • Responding to payroll and pension payroll enquiries, providing a high level of customer service. • Working closely with HR, Finance and wider business teams to ensure payroll accuracy. • Assisting with payroll projects, system upgrades, process improvements and new payroll implementations. • Supporting payroll controls, reconciliations and compliance activities. • Investigating and resolving payroll queries and escalating technical issues when required. • Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance payroll efficiency and service delivery. What you'll need to succeed • Strong end-to-end payroll experience. • Strong working knowledge of current UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. • Excellent customer service and stakeholder management skills. • Experience handling complex payroll queries and maintaining high levels of accuracy. • Strong communication skills, both written and verbal. • Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, alongside proficiency in Microsoft Word and Outlook. • A proactive and adaptable approach with the ability to work to deadlines in a fast-paced environment. • Experience identifying and implementing process improvements. What you'll get in return • The opportunity to join a supportive and collaborative payroll team. • Exposure to complex payroll operations and specialist payroll projects. • Ongoing professional development and opportunities to broaden your payroll expertise. • A varied role offering a mix of payroll processing, customer service and project work. • The chance to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within a respected organisation. • A positive and values-led working environment focused on teamwork, innovation and customer service. What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk