Payroll Administrator - Temp to Perm

Payroll Administrator Ayrshire | Full-Time | Office-Based Temporary to Permanent Opportunity (Minimum 6 Months) Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for your next challenge within a fast-paced, high-volume payroll environment? Our client, a well-established organisation based in the Ayrshire area, is seeking a skilled Payroll Administrator to join their busy payroll team on a temporary-to-permanent basis. This is a fully office-based role offering the opportunity to become a permanent member of the team following an initial temporary period of at least six months. The Role Working within a high-volume payroll function, you will play a key role in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll for approximately 1,300 employees. You will take ownership of the end-to-end processing of a single monthly payroll, ensuring all payroll activities are completed accurately, compliantly and within strict deadlines. This position requires a proactive individual who can confidently manage complex payroll queries, carry out manual calculations, and work effectively under pressure in a busy environment. Key Responsibilities • End-to-end processing of a monthly payroll for approximately 1,300 employees • Accurate calculation and processing of salaries, wages, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments • Performing manual payroll calculations where required • Processing starters, leavers and contractual changes • Managing payroll queries from employees and key stakeholders • Ensuring payroll records are maintained accurately and compliantly • Supporting payroll reconciliations and audit requirements • Working closely with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll accuracy • Assisting with payroll reporting and system administration tasks About You To be successful in this role, you will possess: • Previous experience within a high-volume payroll environment • Hands-on experience using Dayforce Payroll (essential) • Experience managing end-to-end payroll processing for a large employee population • Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and payroll processes • Proven experience completing manual payroll calculations • Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy • Strong organisational and time management skills • The ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines • Confident communication skills and a customer-focused approach • Experience handling confidential and sensitive information What's on Offer? • Opportunity to join a well-established organisation • Temporary-to-permanent opportunity with long-term career prospects • Supportive and collaborative working environment • Immediate start available • Competitive salary and benefits package, dependent on experience If you are an experienced Payroll Administrator with Dayforce expertise and thrive in a fast-paced payroll environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to be considered for this exciting opportunity in Ayrshire. IND-NORTH