Payroll Clerk

The role of Payroll Clerk is to support the payroll team in the accurate and timely preparation of processing an in‑house payroll. This role involves maintaining payroll transactions, ensuring compliance with regulations, and addressing employee inquiries. The Payroll Clerk will support the payroll department’s day‑to‑day operations. This role provides an excellent opportunity to develop payroll knowledge and gain experience within a professional payroll environment.

• Ensure payroll records are maintained in accordance with company and statutory requirements.
• Ensure all weekly timesheets within the Time & Attendance system are approved within the deadline.
• Export and import absences and holidays from the T&A system into the payroll system.
• Support Managers at sites with any timesheet queries.
• Answer incoming calls in a professional manner.
• Support Payroll Administrators with day‑to‑day payroll processing such as starters, leavers, and variations.
• Perform any other general duties as and when required.

Skills, Qualifications and

Experience:

• 1‑2 years of payroll or accounting experience is preferred but not required.
• Basic understanding of payroll regulations and taxes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong attention to detail, organisational, and time‑management skills.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills for interacting with employees and team members.
• Team player with self‑motivation.

Core Behavioural

Competencies:

• Teamwork
• Effective Communication
• Problem Solving
• Time Management
• Accuracy and Attention to Detail

The core behavioural competencies above are based on the role’s grade. You are expected to demonstrate these competencies in this role in addition to any other competencies deemed appropriate by your Line Manager. Consideration should also be given to the core behavioural competencies from the previous grade which will also be mandatory for this role.