Payroll Coordinator / Payroll Administrator / Payroll Assistant – Surrey
Our client is a well‑established specialist manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and long‑term employee development. Their collaborative payroll/HR team plays a vital role in supporting a growing workforce and they are now seeking a motivated payroll coordinator to join them.
This position requires accuracy, confidentiality and excellent organisational skills, along with a proactive approach to continuous improvement. It is important to note that the site has no public transport links, so a driving licence and own transport is essential.
The Role
This pivotal role ensures the accurate, compliant and timely processing of the weekly payroll. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you will support payroll operations, prepare reports, maintain data integrity and act as the first point of contact for payroll queries. You will also provide general HR administrative support, with full training where required, making this an exciting opportunity for a payroll professional looking to develop and progress within a supportive environment.
What’s in it for you
* £28,000 per annum
* Monday‑Friday, 9am‑5pm (1‑hour unpaid lunch)
* Hybrid working available after probation (2 days home / 3 days office)
* Fully funded professional qualifications and clear career progression
* 25 days holiday + 8 statutory
* Company pension
* Life assurance
* Cycle to Work scheme
* Health & wellbeing programme
* Employee discounts
* Enhanced maternity/paternity
* ShareSave scheme
* Free parking on site
* Supportive, friendly, people‑focused culture
Key Responsibilities
* Process weekly payroll by gathering, calculating and entering all necessary information
* Provide prompt and professional responses to payroll queries from employees and managers
* Assist with payroll reconciliations and prepare internal/external reports
* Maintain confidentiality and accuracy of all pay‑related data
* Process employee lifecycle changes, including starters, leavers and amendments
* Complete manual payroll calculations where required
* Maintain payroll systems, spreadsheets and ensure data integrity
* Support pension administration and auto‑enrolment
* Assist the HR team with onboarding, recruitment admin, right‑to‑work checks and general documentation
* Support wider HR administrative tasks to ensure smooth HR operations
Essential Qualifications & Experience
* Minimum 2 years’ experience within a payroll environment
* Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel
* Experience with payroll software (IRIS Cascade desirable but not essential)
* Solid understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
Personal Specification
* Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to identify errors
* Highly organised with the ability to work to deadlines
* Strong communication skills and ability to manage multiple tasks
* Reliable, proactive and eager to learn
* Strong problem‑solving skills
* Ambition to progress within payroll/HR, including further qualifications
If you are an accurate, dependable payroll professional looking for a supportive environment that encourages growth and progression, we’d love to hear from you – APPLY TODAY and take the next step in your payroll career.
Contact Fiona McSheffrey, specialist recruiter at E3 Recruitment.
Telephone: 01484 645 269 / 07563 394 529
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