Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 13 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,000 to £36,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 13 July 2025 |
| Location: | Bridgend, Bridgend County |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | JGR Recruitment & Training Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
About the Role
As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for our UK-based population of approximately 8,000. Working closely with our third-party payroll provider, this role ensures that all payroll-related activities are completed efficiently, compliantly.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and experience in end-to-end payroll administration to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Administer the UK payroll process in collaboration with the third-party payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely processing of monthly pay for 8,000 employees.
· Validate and audit payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
· Ensure all payroll inputs are submitted and approved in line with internal deadlines.
· Reconcile payroll reports and support the sign-off process.
· Respond to payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
· Liaise with internal HR, Finance, and external partners to resolve discrepancies.
· Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and internal controls.
· Support year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and benefit reporting.
· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in payroll processes and systems.
· Maintain up-to-date payroll process documentation.
Key Competencies
· Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and professionally.
· Strong organisational and time management skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
· Experience working with third-party payroll providers and/or integrated HR/payroll systems (e.g., ADP) is desirable.
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential:
· Minimum 2 years of UK payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
Desirable:
· CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or working towards it.
· Knowledge of SAP or similar platforms.
· Experience in large-scale payroll operations.
Salary: £28 - £36,000 per annum
Permanent Vacancy
As a Payroll Administrator, you will play a vital role in supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll services for our UK-based population of approximately 8,000. Working closely with our third-party payroll provider, this role ensures that all payroll-related activities are completed efficiently, compliantly.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong attention to detail and experience in end-to-end payroll administration to contribute to a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
· Administer the UK payroll process in collaboration with the third-party payroll provider, ensuring accurate and timely processing of monthly pay for 8,000 employees.
· Validate and audit payroll data including new hires, terminations, salary changes, bonuses, and statutory deductions.
· Ensure all payroll inputs are submitted and approved in line with internal deadlines.
· Reconcile payroll reports and support the sign-off process.
· Respond to payroll-related queries in a timely and professional manner.
· Liaise with internal HR, Finance, and external partners to resolve discrepancies.
· Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation and internal controls.
· Support year-end processes including P60s, P11Ds, and benefit reporting.
· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives in payroll processes and systems.
· Maintain up-to-date payroll process documentation.
Key Competencies
· Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and statutory requirements.
· High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
· Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain payroll matters clearly and professionally.
· Strong organisational and time management skills.
· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
· Proficient in Microsoft Excel (e.g., VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables).
· Experience working with third-party payroll providers and/or integrated HR/payroll systems (e.g., ADP) is desirable.
Qualifications & Certifications
Essential:
· Minimum 2 years of UK payroll experience in a medium to large organisation.
Desirable:
· CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or working towards it.
· Knowledge of SAP or similar platforms.
· Experience in large-scale payroll operations.
Salary: £28 - £36,000 per annum
Permanent Vacancy