Payroll Administrator

Job description

Job Description Fixed Term (Maternity Cover) Payroll Administrator

Our client is currently looking to hire an experienced Payroll Administrator for a 12-month fixed term position. This is an excellent opportunity for a qualified candidate to join our client's reputable publishing group in the UK. The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, with 3 days working from home and 2 days working from their Didcot office. The Payroll Administrator will collaborate closely with the HR department to oversee the successful management of the company's UK payroll. The ideal candidate should possess strong attention to detail, proficient data entry skills, and a minimum of one year of experience in a comparable role.

Location: Didcot

Primary duties for Payroll Administrator

• Ensure the timely and precise delivery of payrolls in a professional manner that reflects a strong commitment to customer service.
• Compliance with all relevant laws and regulations is a top priority.
• Responsible for accurately inputting payroll data for new employees, departures, and updating any necessary changes.
• Prepare monthly variance reconciliations, management reports, and fulfil ad-hoc reporting requests as needed.

Candidate specification for Payroll Administrator

• A minimum of one year of payroll experience is necessary for this position
• Strong data entry skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including V-Lookups and pivot tables
• Possess strong interpersonal and communication abilities
• Collaborative and able to work as part of a team
• Organised, self-motivated and accurate

If you are interested in the Payroll Administrator role and believe you have the suitable skills and experience to be considered, then please apply.

Please note: Only candidates with the relevant skills and experience will be contacted regarding this position. If you do not hear back from us within four days you have unfortunately been unsuccessful in your application. Please continue to visit our website for other opportunities.

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and abilities to perform the duties of the job.

Job Type: Fixed Term Maternity Cover

Contract length: 12 months

Salary: c 28,000 to 30,000 per annum dependant on experience

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Contract length: 2 months

Pay: 28,000.00- 30,000.00 per year

Expected hours: 35 per week

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Didcot, Oxfordshire: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Payroll Administrative: 1 year (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: PAYADG