Payroll Administrator; FTC

Payroll Administrator (FTC)

We are assisting a Not-for-Profit in Birmingham to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a 9 month fixed term contract (FTC). The role is mainly remote, with the expectation to be onsite once every 2 weeks. The role is paying £25,000 - £26,000 FTE per annum, plus benefits.

A values-driven Not-for-Profit supporting communities across the UK. With approximately 1,000 employees on payroll, their people are at the heart of everything they do. They are now seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Administrator (FTC) to join their friendly and supportive Finance team on a 9-month fixed term basis. The offices are Birmingham City Centre, walking distance from rail, tram and bus services.

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of payroll for around 1,000 staff members. Working closely with the external payroll bureau, you will support the end-to-end payroll administration process, ensuring all employee data is accurate and up to date.

This is a mainly home-based role, with the expectation to attend our Birmingham office approximately twice per month for team collaboration and key meetings.

• Onboarding new starters onto the payroll system.
• Processing leavers accurately, including final pay calculations and required notifications.
• Uploading and validating timesheet information for payroll processing.
• Liaise with the external payroll bureau to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll.
• Enrolling new employees into the pension scheme and managing pension administration processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll data.
• Responding to payroll queries from staff in a professional and timely manner.
• Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting as required.

• Previous payroll administration experience is essential.
• Confident working with payroll systems and handling large volumes of data.
• Experience liaising with an external payroll bureau (desirable).
• Understand pension enrolment processes and auto-enrolment legislation.
• Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.
• Experience with in the charity or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

• £25,000 - £26,000 per annum (FTE).
• 9 month fixed term contract (FTC).
• 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (FTE).
• Opportunity to join the pension scheme.
• Remote based position with the expectation to be onsite twice a month.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Flexible working.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Health cash plan.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.