Senior Payroll Administrator
London (Hybrid – 2–3 days onsite)
6-Month FTC | c.£36,000 + Benefits
A leading healthcare business is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to support their payroll and benefits function on a 9-month fixed-term contract. This role would suit someone detail-oriented, organised, and confident managing both payroll processes and employee benefits.
The role includes:
* Supporting the accurate and timely processing of monthly and weekly payrolls for a large, diverse workforce
* Processing weekly advance payroll
* Assisting with key payroll tasks such as statutory leave, starters, leavers, and contractual changes
* Handling payroll queries and ensuring high-quality data flows between HR, Finance and external providers
* Administering the organisation’s full suite of employee benefits
* Monthly benefit reconciliation, joiners/leavers/changes, and preparing provider payment schedules
* Supporting the benefits platform: upkeep, troubleshooting and user queries
* Preparing clear staff communications on benefits and pensions
Skills & experience:
* Strong experience working in payroll
* Exposure to benefits administration and pension schemes
* Good knowledge of PAYE/NI, SSP, SMP, SPP
* Able to complete accurate payroll calculations
* Strong attention to detail and the ability to meet deadlines
* Good Excel skills and experience with payroll software (iTrent helpful but not essential)
* Clear communicator with strong interpersonal skills