Payroll Administrator
| Posting date: | 30 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £26,000 to £28,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | (to be pro rata'd) |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 21 May 2026 |
| Location: | Elgin, Moray, IV30 1AA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4793130_1777552124 |
Summary
Your new company
Our client is a prominent organisation operating in the Moray area and has a vacancy for a part-time payroll administrator to join their team. This role is based in the Moray area, involves working in the office and supporting the payroll function for a large business. This role offers part-time hours, from Monday to Friday, and a permanent contract.
Your new role
In your new role, you will report to the Payroll Manager and assist with weekly payroll for hourly-paid staff. You will review timesheets, enter hours into the payroll system, calculate any additional overtime or allowances for payment. In addition, you will cross-check timesheets against sign-in sheets and log books to ensure timesheets are correct prior to being processed. In addition to data entry, you will be asked to run reports and compile information relating to payroll. You will contribute to the smooth running of the payroll function, which is essential to the employees of the business.
What you'll need to succeed
This role requires you to have excellent attention to detail and work with a high level of accuracy. You will have strong IT skills, the ability to pick up bespoke payroll systems and good use of Microsoft packages. Ideally, you will have experience in administration with additional experience within a finance or payroll setting of benefit, but training can be provided. This role requires you to be well-organised and able to work to deadlines to complete payroll on time each week. No formal qualifications are required. This role does not offer hybrid working. You will be required to attend the office each day, working approximately 25 hours per week.
What you'll get in return
This role is a great opportunity to gain skills within payroll whilst working for a leading organisation. You will be supported by an experienced team, have some flexibility around working hours and gain opportunities for future progression within the business.
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call Julie at Hays in Inverness on 01463 214282.
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