Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 04 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £16.3 to £18.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £competitive |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 August 2025 |
| Location: | Ayr, South Ayrshire, g2 7at |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | 4704287_1751637194 |
Summary
Your new company
Based in Ayrshire, our client is recruiting for a Payroll Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis for a duration of 6 months with potential. The role is a 37-hour working week, with standard hours being 08:00am-4:45pm Monday to Thursday and Friday 08:00-1pm. This role is full-office-based.
Your new role
This role ensures the smooth and accurate running of payroll and timekeeping operations. From system upkeep to employee support and data reporting, it's all about keeping things organised, timely, and compliant behind the scenes.On a day-to-day basis, you will be responsible for;
- Serve as a system expert for payroll, timekeeping, and attendance software (e.g., Dayforce/WFM), ensuring data integrity and ongoing accuracy.
- Support the payroll process, ensuring timely and accurate submissions, conducting quality checks, and resolving any discrepancies through stakeholder liaison.
- Deliver tailored training sessions for managers and employees on system usage, and provide onboarding support for new starters.
- Participate in induction programmes to introduce employees to workforce systems and ensure accurate set-up of pay and scheduling policies.
- Collaborate with internal teams and external auditors by providing accurate payroll data when required.
- Conduct regular audits of workforce systems to maintain up-to-date employee records and accurate scheduling.
What you'll need to succeed
The successful candidate will be a skilled and experienced Payroll Administrator who thrives in a fast-paced, ever-changing environment. You'll bring a dynamic and flexible approach to your work, handling a varied workload with ease and adapting to shifting priorities as they arise. With strong interpersonal skills and a confident, professional presence, you'll work closely with employees across the business and represent the payroll function effectively. Previous experience in payroll is essential, and familiarity with Dayforce would be a distinct advantage.
What you'll get in return
In return, you will receive a competitive salary, valuable industry exposure, and the opportunity to work within an engaging team environment.
What you need to do now
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