Payroll Administrator
Posted 2 days ago by HAYS
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Darlington, County Durham, UK
Summary: The Temporary Payroll Administrator role is an immediate start position based in Darlington, requiring a detail-oriented individual to support a busy payroll team during a peak period. The candidate will assist with payroll processing and ensure accurate data entry while responding to payroll queries. This role is ideal for someone with prior payroll or finance administration experience who can work well under pressure. The position offers a supportive team environment and valuable experience in payroll functions.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
- Ensuring accurate data entry of timesheets, starters, leavers, and pay amendments
- Responding to payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
Key Skills:
- Previous experience in a payroll or finance administration role
- Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy
- Confidence using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive approach and strong team ethic
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Darlington
Country: UK
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Temporary Payroll Administrator Role - Immediate Start - Based in Sunderland
Temporary Payroll Administrator - Immediate Start
Location: Darlington (easily accessible via public transport)
Contract: Temporary
Start Date: ASAP
Hours: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
About the Role
Hays are seeking a highly organised and detail-focused Temporary Payroll Administrator to join a busy payroll team in Darlington. This is an urgent requirement, and our client is looking for someone who can start immediately to provide essential support during a peak period.
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
- Ensuring accurate data entry of timesheets, starters, leavers, and pay amendments
- Responding to payroll queries in a timely and professional manner
About You
We are looking for someone who can hit the ground running. The ideal candidate will have:
- Previous experience in a payroll or finance administration role
- Strong attention to detail with excellent numerical accuracy
- Confidence using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
- The ability to work well under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- A proactive approach and strong team ethic
What We Offer
- A friendly and supportive team environment
- Convenient Darlington location, well served by public transport
- Opportunity to gain valuable experience in a busy payroll function
What you need to do now
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