Elevation Recruitment Group
Payroll Administrator – 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract
Location: Leeds (Hybrid – 3 days office / 2 days home working)
Salary: £28,000 – £30,000 DOE
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Contract: 4-Month Fixed-Term Contract (with potential for extension or permanent opportunity)
Start Date: ASAP
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a well-established global professional services organisation based in Leeds. Working as part of a supportive finance team, you will play a key role in delivering accurate and efficient payroll services for a large employee population across multiple payrolls.
Key Responsibilities
- Processing payroll-related transactions including new starters, leavers, and employee changes
- Inputting and validating payroll data to ensure accuracy and compliance
- Conducting peer checks and quality assurance of payroll information
- Administering employee benefits, including private medical schemes
- Responding to payroll and benefits-related employee queries
- Supporting payroll audits and compliance activities
- Assisting with payroll reporting and maintaining accurate employee records
- Working closely with internal stakeholders to ensure payroll deadlines are met
About You
- Previous payroll administration experience is essential
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent organisational and time management skills
- Ability to work effectively within a busy payroll environment
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Experience working with large payrolls would be advantageous
- Immediately Available to start a new role
What's on Offer
- Competitive salary of £28,000–£30,000 depending on experience
- Hybrid working arrangement (3 days office / 2 days remote)
- Opportunity to join a respected international organisation
- Supportive team environment
- Potential for the role to become permanent
If you are an experienced Payroll Administrator available at short notice and looking for your next opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
To apply for this job please visit www.reed.co.uk.
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