Job Title: Payroll & Insurance Administrator
Location: London (with travel to operational depots as required)
Agency: Interaction Recruitment
Overview
Interaction Recruitment is working on behalf of a well-established organisation to recruit a Payroll & Insurance Administrator. This is a varied administrative role supporting payroll processing, insurance coordination, and general office functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate payroll delivery and supporting wider administrative operations.
Key Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and in a timely manner using internal systems
Maintain and update employee payroll records, including pay rates, hours worked, and deductions
Input and manage payroll data, including both permanent and variable elements
Reconcile payroll in line with organisational procedures and carry out validation checks
Support the implementation of annual pay reviews
Handle payroll-related queries and liaise with internal stakeholders
Raise purchase orders and liaise with suppliers when required
Maintain purchase order logs and support procurement activities
Generate and raise monthly sales invoices
Coordinate and manage insurance claims, acting as a liaison between operational teams and insurers
Maintain accurate logs and ensure claims are processed efficiently
Record meeting minutes and manage administrative documentation
Administer traffic and parking contraventions, including maintaining records and appeals
Maintain databases for:
Employee records (starters and leavers)
Staff training and compliance
Payroll and administrative tracking
Provide general administrative support to the wider team
Key Skills & Experience
Essential:
Strong administrative and organisational skills
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Confident communication and stakeholder engagement skills
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google Workspace
Ability to prioritise workload and manage competing deadlines
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
Desirable:
Experience using payroll systems such as Workday
Understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.)
Experience with business management systems or similar platforms
Personal Attributes
Flexible and adaptable approach
Proactive and solution-focused mindset
Strong team player with a collaborative attitude
Committed to delivering high-quality service
Able to meet tight deadlines with a “can-do” attitude