Payroll Administrator

Summary: The Payroll Administrator role is a 6-month fixed-term contract focused on supporting payroll operations for the UK and Ireland at Claire’s European HQ in Birmingham. The position requires accuracy and collaboration in processing payroll data and addressing payroll-related inquiries. The role offers the chance to work in a fast-paced international environment and contribute to a payroll transformation project. The working arrangement is hybrid, requiring three days a week in the office.

Key Responsibilities:

• Gathering and checking payroll data from Workday before submission to payroll providers.
• Running validation reports and identifying errors prior to payroll processing.
• Supporting managers and employees with payroll-related inquiries in accordance with SLAs.
• Partnering with management teams to ensure accurate and timely payroll submissions.
• Collaborating with payroll providers to resolve issues efficiently.
• Reviewing payroll reports and payment files for accuracy.
• Managing bonus payments, salary reviews, and ad-hoc requests.
• Updating the payroll Knowledge Base with country-specific processes.
• Assisting with systems testing, payroll-related projects, and training initiatives.

Key Skills:

• Solid payroll experience, particularly with UK Payroll.
• Knowledge of Year-end payroll processes and payroll compliance.
• Intermediate Excel skills with strong analytical abilities.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Collaborative approach with task prioritization skills.
• Proactive mindset for process improvement and problem-solving.

Salary (Rate): undetermined

City: Birmingham

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: hybrid

IR35 Status: undetermined

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Other