Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location:

Horsham
Contract Type:
Permanent

Hours:

Full Time (37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday)
Salary: £30,000 per annum

Overview
A reputable organisation is seeking a skilled and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join its Human Resources team. This role is essential in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, maintaining compliance with relevant regulations, and supporting broader HR and financial operations.

Key Responsibilities for Payroll Administrator

Process weekly and monthly payrolls via BACS for salaried, hourly, and shift-based employees using SAP
Administer employee lifecycle changes including starters, leavers, and updates through E-HR and SharePoint workflows
Manage P45s, tax code adjustments, and statutory leave payments (holiday, sick, maternity, paternity, shared parental leave)
Calculate and process overtime, allowances, and other variable payments
Distribute payslips via People Doc and post where required
Investigate and resolve exceptional payments and variances exceeding agreed thresholds
Reconcile deductions including AEO, Tax & NI, and Trade Union fees, and initiate payments
Submit RTI and EPS reports to HMRC
Conduct payroll comparisons and variant checks across periods
Support payroll transitions for new business acquisitions or contract changes
Participate in year-end activities including P60 generation and HMRC submissions
Maintain accurate employee records including bank and address details
Respond to payroll-related queries and assist with general HR administrative tasks

Candidate Requirements for Payroll Administrator

General education; payroll or accounting accreditation is advantageous
Proven experience in high-volume payroll processing
Familiarity with SAP, Oracle HCM, or other payroll systems
Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word
Strong understanding of PAYE and HMRC payroll regulations
Ability to meet deadlines with high attention to detail
Collaborative team player with initiative
Proactive in seeking clarification and suggesting process improvements

If you are interested in this Payroll administrator vacancy, have any questions or wish to apply then please send us a copy of your cv.
Rob Utilise Recruitment