Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover - 9 Months)
Location: Nottingham (NG7) - Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after training)
Salary: Up to £29,458 per annum
Hours: 8:30am - 4:30pm
An established and growing organisation within the care sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its Shared Services function on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to employee development, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality services.
The Opportunity
Working within a busy payroll team, you will take ownership of multiple payroll cycles and act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries across the business. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
End-to-end processing of weekly, four-weekly, and monthly payrolls
Managing statutory calculations including Tax, NI, SSP, SMP
Acting as the primary contact for payroll queries, ensuring timely resolution
Processing out-of-payroll payments and recoveries
Producing and analysing payroll reports
Uploading and validating data from rostering systems
Running BACS reports and preparing payment files
Administering starters and leavers, including issuing P45s and updating tax codes
Candidate Profile
Minimum of 2 years' payroll experience, ideally across multiple payrolls
Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a high-volume workload
Solid Excel capability (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables)
Confident communicator and collaborative team player
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
What's on Offer
Structured onboarding and ongoing training
Career development through coaching, e-learning, and professional qualifications
Supportive and collaborative working environment
Hybrid working model
Benefits include:
25 days annual leave
Enhanced pension contributions*
Occupational maternity, paternity, and adoption pay*
Occupational sick pay
Death in service benefit*
Access to wellbeing resources and financial advice
Employee discounts of up to 14% at major retailers
*Subject to terms and qualifying period
Why Apply?
This organisation is recognised for its scale, stability, and commitment to innovation within the care sector. Employees benefit from clear progression pathways, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to positive change in a vital industry.
If you are a payroll professional looking for your next contract role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this position offers both challenge and reward