Payroll Administrator
Remote
Salary Negotiable DoE
Permanent


Your New Role
We are seeking a Payroll Administrator to join a dynamic, people-focused team in a UK-based, primarily remote role. While this position is mostly home-based, occasional travel to the office will be required for onboarding and periodic meetings. As a Payroll Administrator, you will be responsible for supporting a portfolio of clients by managing end-to-end payroll processes. You will play a key role in delivering accurate, timely, and compliant payroll services, ensuring customers receive the full value of the systems and expertise offered. Your work will contribute to maintaining smooth payroll operations and building strong, trusted relationships with client teams.


Key Responsibilities
*Manage full payroll administration for a range of clients, covering all PAYE matters including statutory pay, pensions, attachments of earnings, starters and leavers, and end-of-year procedures such as P60s and P11Ds.
*Advise clients on payroll legislation changes and ensure processes remain compliant with HMRC regulations.
*Handle employee and client queries professionally, liaising with stakeholders at all levels.
*Deduct and manage pension contributions, including awareness of public sector schemes where applicable.
*Support onboarding of new clients, including parallel run processing and setup of payroll systems.
*Identify and implement process improvements to streamline payroll operations and enhance accuracy.
*Maintain confidentiality, attention to detail, and accuracy across all payroll tasks.


Skills & Experience
*Previous experience working with payroll systems and administration processes.
*Strong understanding of payroll procedures, including pensions, benefits, and RTI reporting.
*Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
*Highly accurate, with attention to detail and a methodical approach to work.
*Strong IT literacy and ability to work effectively with payroll and HR software.
*Excellent relationship-building and communication skills, able to support internal teams and external clients professionally.