Payroll Administrator – Fixed Term Contract (to December 2026) Potential to Become Permanent
Location:
Near Banbury, towards Chipping Norton
Salary:
£30,000
Hours:
Full-time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm
Hybrid Working Available (2–3 days office/home)
Our client, a well‑established organisation with around 200 locations across the UK, is looking for a detail‑driven
Payroll Administrator
to join their busy People team. Supporting approximately
30 sites, you’ll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across your region.
This position is offered on a
fixed term contract until December 2026, with a strong possibility of becoming a
permanent
role.
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Key Responsibilities
Process payroll accurately and on time for employees across your allocated sites Maintain payroll records, ensuring all data is up to date and compliant Handle payroll queries from managers and employees, providing clear and timely responses Support with statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and holiday calculations Assist with new starter, leaver and contract change administration Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure seamless data flow and compliance Support with general payroll and HR administration as required ⭐
About You Previous experience in a payroll administration role Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements Excellent attention to detail and accuracy Confident working with payroll systems and Excel Strong communication skills and a proactive approach Comfortable supporting multiple sites and managing competing priorities Own transport is essential
due to the rural location and occasional site travel ⭐
What’s on Offer £30,000 salary Hybrid working (typically 2–3 days split between office and home) Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop A genuine chance for the role to become permanent