Payroll & Pensions Administrator

Sewell Wallis is working exclusively with a growing, private-equity-backed healthcare business to recruit a Payroll & Pensions Administrator on an initial 6-month fixed-term contract. This is a hands‑on opportunity for someone who enjoys the day‑to‑day detail of payroll, but also likes investigating issues, solving problems and improving processes.

• Supporting the accurate and timely delivery of monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime and statutory payments.
• Responding to employee and manager payroll queries, investigating discrepancies and working with HR, Finance and operational teams to resolve issues.
• Administering workplace pensions, supporting monthly contribution submissions and liaising with pension providers.
• Investigating historic pension issues by reconciling payroll and provider records, identifying missing or incorrect contributions and helping to put things right.
• Maintaining accurate records, supporting audit requirements and helping improve payroll controls, data quality and processes.

• Previous payroll administration experience, ideally within a medium or large organisation.
• A good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payments, with experience investigating discrepancies.
• Strong Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems; ADP experience would be an advantage.
• Excellent organisation and attention to detail, with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
• A confident communicator who can handle confidential information and work with a range of stakeholders.
• Pension administration or reconciliation experience would be beneficial, alongside a methodical and investigative approach.

• Salary of £30,000–£35,000 per annum.
• Hybrid and flexible working.
• 33 days' holiday, inclusive of bank holidays.
• Company pension scheme and employee assistance programme.
• Full-time hours (40 hours per week).
• Initial 6-month fixed-term contract, with potential for a permanent opportunity depending on business needs.
• The chance to contribute to meaningful payroll and pension improvement work within a supportive team.