Payroll Administrator

Portfolio are proud to be partnered with this household name - You will have the opportunity to join a busy food manufacturing environment where accuracy, pace, and teamwork matter. Working closely with the Payroll Manager, you'll support the full weekly payroll cycle, ensuring every colleague is paid correctly and on time. This is a hands-on processing role, ideal for someone who enjoys structured work, problem-solving, and being a reliable part of a tight payroll function.

Key Responsibilities

• Input, verify, and reconcile hours, overtime, shift premiums, and absence data.
• Compile and submit weekly pension contributions, ensuring compliance with scheme rules.
• Validate inputs, investigate discrepancies, and maintain clean, audit-ready records.
• Support the Payroll Manager in finalising payroll, producing reports, and ensuring timely sign-off.
• Assist with routine payroll and pension queries, providing clear and friendly responses.
• Maintain GDPR standards, support audits, and help prepare weekly payroll summaries.

What You'll Bring

• Payroll processing experience within a weekly or high-volume environment.
• Strong numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
• Confidence using payroll systems and Excel.
• A proactive, organised approach and be able to work to tight weekly deadlines.
• A collaborative m...