Interim Payroll Administrator

We have an exciting new opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join our finance team at Hamberley Care Homes on an immediate start basis for a 2‑month contract.

• Process salaries, overtime, deductions and send out pay slips.
• Calculate statutory contributions and submit required reports.
• Answer staff queries about timesheets or pay slips.
• Ensure that up to 3,000 team members across the business are paid accurately and on time.
• Gather data from a range of sources and perform basic data analysis for bi‑weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
• Update payroll systems and run payroll reports.
• Provide support for payroll projects and respond to payroll queries.
• Raise BACs payments where required.
• Assist in payroll and pension submissions and other payroll returns.
• Reconcile payroll variances and take ownership of completion of assigned tasks.

• Previous payroll experience preferred, but an administrative background with a good understanding of numbers is acceptable.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and self‑management skills.
• Flexible, pro‑active, willing approach and comfortable working within a team.
• Strong numeracy and administration skills with excellent Excel skills (essential).
• Self‑starter with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience with Sage Payroll software or equivalent considered a benefit.
• Ability to follow issues through to resolution and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong desire for personal development and ability to prioritise work based on urgency.

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Workplace pension.
• On‑site parking available for this role.
• Training and career development opportunities.