We are supporting a business seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to manage the end-to-end processing of a weekly payroll on an interim basis for approximately 3 months. Alongside day-to-day payroll delivery, there is a key focus on reviewing current processes and providing insight into how systems and workflows can be streamlined to improve efficiency and reduce manual intervention.
Key Responsibilities
1. Process weekly payroll for c.300 employees, ensuring accuracy and timely payments
2. Extract and review time and attendance data, including hours worked and absences
3. Input and reconcile payroll data within the payroll system
4. Calculate and process holiday, sickness, and other statutory absences
5. Ensure all payroll submissions comply with UK statutory requirements (PAYE, NICs, SSP etc.)
6. Handle payroll queries from employees in a professional and timely manner
7. Maintain and update employee records, including starters and leavers
8. Support administration of benefits such as pensions and private medical insurance
9. Produce payroll and ad hoc reports for finance and management teams
10. Review current payroll processes and systems, identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance reporting
Key Requirements
11. Proven experience processing weekly payroll of a similar size
12. Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements
13. Experience using payroll systems (e.g. IRIS, ADP, Sage or similar)
14. Confident handling payroll queries and resolving discrepancies
15. Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
16. Ability to assess existing processes and provide practical recommendations for improvement
Additional Information
17. Interim assignment for approximately 3 months
18. Strong organisational skills with the ability to meet tight deadlines
19. Proactive and solutions-focused, with a continual improvement mindset
20. Able to work independently and integrate quickly into an existing finance function
Robert Half Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. Robert Half is committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. Suitable candidates with equivalent qualifications and more or less experience can apply. Rates of pay and salary ranges are dependent upon your experience, qualifications and training.