Job Description
We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years’ hands-on payroll administration experience, who enjoys working with data and thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll service while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process end-to-end payroll activities in line with deadlines
2. Maintain and input accurate payroll data (starters, leavers, pay changes)
3. Record and validate time & attendance, absence, sickness, and holiday data
4. Produce payslips and ensure accuracy of all payroll outputs
5. Review exception reports, investigate discrepancies, and make corrections
6. Manage statutory deductions and liaise with HMRC and external bodies
7. Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment compliance
8. Assist with BACS payment processing
9. Respond to employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs
10. Support payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives
Qualifications
11. At least 1–3 years’ payroll administration experience (essential)
12. Strong data entry and accuracy skills with high attention to detail
13. Good working knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements
14. Experience using payroll systems (Resourcelink experience highly desirable)
15. Confidence using Excel and other MS Office tools
16. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
17. Ability to manage multiple deadlines
18. A proactive, customer-focused approach
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
19. Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement of 24 days + 8 Bank Holidays
20. Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer agreat contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
21. Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary
22. Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programmewe offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
23. Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
24. Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
25. Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!