1. Join a global business!
2. Belong to a busy payroll function!
About Our Client
Our Client
3. Long established Building and Construction firm
4. Operating for over 20 years
5. More than 5,000 employees nationally
6. Highly stable and high performing organisation
Job Description
Payroll Administrator
7. Process weekly and monthly payrolls for salaried, hourly, and shift-based employees.
8. Manage starters, leavers, and employee changes through digital HR workflows.
9. Handle statutory tasks such as P45s, tax code updates, statutory leave payments, overtime, and allowances.
10. Produce and distribute payslips via digital platforms.
11. Investigate exceptional payments and variances.
12. Reconcile statutory and third‑party payments, including tax, NI, and deductions.
13. Submit statutory reporting to HMRC (e.g., RTI, EPS).
14. Support payroll activities linked to organisational changes such as acquisitions or contract transitions.
15. Participate in year‑end tasks, including testing and producing annual documents.
16. Maintain accurate employee and payroll records.
17. Respond promptly to payroll queries and provide general administrative support where required
The Successful Applicant
Payroll AdministratorQualifications & Experience
18. General education with payroll or accounts‑related accreditation beneficial.
19. Strong background in payroll processing, ideally in a high‑volume environment.
Skills
20. Able to work to tight deadlines with high accuracy.
21. Proficient in payroll systems and MS Office, especially Excel and Word.
Knowledge
22. Solid understanding of PAYE, payroll procedures, and HMRC requirements.
Personal Qualities
23. A proactive team player who uses initiative, seeks clarification when needed, and contributes constructive ideas for improvement.
What's on Offer
Payroll Administrator Salary: up to £35k Hours: 8:45am - 5:00pm Watford based Parking on site