Payroll Administrator

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to manage payroll operations across Northern Europe, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery. This role supports the HR and Finance teams and plays a vital part in maintaining employee satisfaction through reliable payroll services.

Key responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end payroll processing for multiple UK entities and Northern European countries.
• Accurately calculate salaries, bonuses, overtime, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP).
• Act as the primary contact for payroll-related queries and resolve discrepancies professionally.
• Validate HR data entries and ensure payroll accuracy across systems.
• Administer pensions, including UK Auto-Enrolment, and produce monthly reports via Darwin.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR teams for payroll reconciliation and audit support.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations and statutory reporting (P60s, P11Ds).
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of UK payroll legislation and identify process improvements.
• Secure pre-commit approvals and distribute tailored post-commit reports.
• Manage the payroll inbox and ensure timely issue resolution.

About you

• Proven experience running UK payroll and working in multi-site environments.
• Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and experience with payroll software (e.g., ADP, Sage, Moorepay).
• Excellent attention to detail, time management, and organisational skills.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently or collaboratively.
• 3 A-levels (A–C) or equivalent; relevant experience considered. CIPP qualification is a plus.

Benefits

• Hybrid working: 3 days in the office. 

• Private health care, dental cover, pension scheme, life insurance
• Discount schemes (Cycle2work, season ticket loans, gym discounts)
• Access to our Employee Assistance & Employee Support Programme
• Access to Chiswick Business Park Enjoy Work events (if based in London)
• We celebrate diversity on a global scale and encourage every colleague to bring their personal best by creating an environment of inclusion and equal support

• Address: Building 4, 566 Chiswick High Road London W4 5YE United Kingdom

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