Payroll Administrator

We're looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role is ideal for someone with 1-3 years' hands-on payroll administration experience, who enjoys working with data and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll service while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements.,

• Process end-to-end payroll activities in line with deadlines
• Maintain and input accurate payroll data (starters, leavers, pay changes)
• Record and validate time & attendance, absence, sickness, and holiday data
• Produce payslips and ensure accuracy of all payroll outputs
• Review exception reports, investigate discrepancies, and make corrections
• Manage statutory deductions and liaise with HMRC and external bodies
• Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment compliance
• Assist with BACS payment processing
• Respond to employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs
• Support payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives
  At least 1-3 years' payroll administration experience (essential)
• Strong data entry and accuracy skills with high attention to detail
• Good working knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements
• Experience using payroll systems (Resource link experience highly desirable)
• Confidence using Excel and other MS Office tools
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines
• A proactive, customer-focused approach
  Culina is the UK's leading independent specialist supply chain partner, trusted by some of the nation's best recognised food, fast-moving consumer goods (FMGC) and retail brands. We're proud to employ over 22,000 colleagues across 100+ locations nationwide, supported by a fleet of more than 5,000 trucks and trailers delivering every day.
• We currently have an exciting opportunity within Central Functions - our Central Functions are the teams that support our entire business, providing the expertise, systems and services that keep our operations running smoothly. These departments include HR, Finance, IT, Procurement, and other specialist support functions, all working together to enable business success.
• If you're looking for a role where you can make an impact, develop your career, and be part of a team that works as one to achieve great results, we'd love to hear from you.
• Salary Sacrifice Car Scheme - our salary sacrifice scheme offers a cost-effective way to drive an electric vehicle, with payments taken directly from your salary. Eligibility and salary thresholds apply.
• Wellbeing Support - your wellbeing matters to us. Through our Employee Assistance Programme, you'll have 24/7 access to confidential counselling and legal support, whenever you need it.