We are recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading organisation that places genuine value on employee engagement, wellbeing, and creating a supportive, inclusive working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative payroll team where your contribution will directly support a large and diverse workforce.

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate and timely end-to-end payroll service. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will take ownership of payroll processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a high level of service to employees and stakeholders. Please note this role is fully office based with some flexibility around start and finish times.

Key Responsibilities

• End-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
• Managing starters, leavers, salary changes, and statutory payments
• Processing overtime, expenses, and additional pay elements
• Running reports, performing data checks, and validating payroll information
• Maintaining compliance with internal controls and external regulations
• Supporting audit requirements and governance standards
• Collaborating with internal teams and third-party providers to meet deadlines
• Contributing to process improvements and continuous development of payroll operations

About You

• Proven experience in payroll administration within a medium to large organisation
• Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and statutory requirements
• Experience working with complex workforce arrangements (e.g. varying contracts or working rules)
• Confident using payroll systems and Excel (e.g. pivot tables, lookups)
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
• Professional, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines

Why Apply?

• Join a business that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing and engagement
• Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression
• Be part of an organisation that encourages innovation and continuous improvement

If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued and you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.