Payroll Administrator -Temporary 3-6 months
Posted 4 days ago by Robert Walters
£350 Per day
Undetermined
Hybrid
London, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Payroll Administrator role is a temporary position lasting 3 to 6 months, based in London on a hybrid work schedule. The successful candidate will manage payroll processes for a small employee population primarily in the UK, ensuring accuracy and compliance with payroll legislation. This position offers an opportunity to make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end payroll process across multiple locations.
- Accurately input payroll data into systems provided by outsourced payroll vendors.
- Liaise with outsourced payroll providers and validate payroll outputs for accuracy.
- Prepare payroll summary reports and coordinate approvals from leadership.
- Work closely with Finance to ensure timely payments to providers and employees.
- Assist Finance with payroll output reports and other administrative tasks as required.
Key Skills:
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively.
- Proven experience in payroll administration, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
- Familiarity with outsourced payroll models and vendor management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
- Professional payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP) preferred but not essential.
Salary (Rate): £350 daily
City: London
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: hybrid
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Payroll Administrator - Temporary contract - 3 - 6 months I am looking for a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join my client on a temporary basis (3–6 months). Based in London on a hybrid basis. 4 days onsite and 1 day WFH (can be flexible on this) £250 - £350 day rate You will be responsible for managing and executing payroll processes for a small employee population based primarily in the UK, with a few colleagues located internationally. This is a fantastic opportunity to make an immediate impact in a dynamic environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage end-to-end payroll process across multiple locations.
- Accurately input payroll data into systems provided by outsourced payroll vendors.
- Liaise with outsourced payroll providers and validate payroll outputs for accuracy.
- Prepare payroll summary reports and coordinate approvals from leadership.
- Work closely with Finance to ensure timely payments to providers and employees.
- Assist Finance with payroll output reports and other administrative tasks as required.
Key Competencies
- Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organisational and time management skills.
- Clear and professional communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and work collaboratively.
Qualifications & Experience
- Proven experience in payroll administration, ideally across multiple jurisdictions.
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
- Familiarity with outsourced payroll models and vendor management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and payroll systems.
- Professional payroll qualification (e.g., CIPP) preferred but not essential.
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