Senior Payroll Administrator

Summary: The Senior Payroll Administrator will manage the payroll function for approximately 5,500 employees on a 12-month fixed-term contract. This fully remote role requires an experienced payroll professional to lead a team, handle complex queries, and ensure compliance with payroll legislation. The position demands strong organizational and analytical skills, along with the ability to mentor junior team members. The ideal candidate will have a proactive mindset and a passion for delivering excellent service.

Key Responsibilities:

• Independently manage and process end-to-end monthly payroll
• Lead and support a team of 3 payroll administrators
• Handle complex payroll queries with confidence and professionalism
• Maintain compliance with all statutory legislation and internal policies
• Prepare BACS and third-party reconciliations through to sign-off
• Transmit payroll via the BACS system accurately and on time
• Keep payroll processes and documentation up to date and in line with best practices
• Regularly produce data reports and payroll statistics
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members
• Liaise with HMRC and manage reconciliations through to payment
• Oversee the overpayments process and contribute to process improvements
• Conduct 1:1s, manage absence, and support performance reviews within your team

Key Skills:

• Minimum 5 years of payroll experience, with at least 2 years in a senior position
• Demonstrable experience running payroll independently
• Experience using Workday is essential
• Solid understanding of payroll legislation and best practices
• Confident in managing complex queries and offering resolutions
• Experience with payroll systems such as ResourceLink and SAP
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Excellent organisational, communication and analytical skills
• Ideally CIPP qualified or working towards it
• A proactive and adaptable mindset
• Ability to remain calm and objective under pressure
• Passion for delivering excellent service
• A collaborative, respectful, and trustworthy attitude

Salary (Rate): 40000

City: Nottingham

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: remote

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Senior

Industry: Other