Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover)

• Location: Ongar, Essex
• Job Type: Full-time, Office based, Fixed-term (6 months)
• Salary: £30,000-34,000 (dependant on experience)
• Due to location, you must be able to drive to get to the office.

We are seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator for a maternity cover position based at our clients head office in Ongar, Essex. This role is ideal for someone who is passionate about pursuing a career in payroll and human resources, and who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist the Head of Payroll/HR and the team in managing payroll and HR for approximately 1250 staff across the UK.
• Set up and screen new starters, process leavers, and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
• Perform calculations for tax, National Insurance, Statutory Sick Pay (SSP), Statutory Maternity Pay (SMP), and other payroll-related activities.
• Maintain confidential employee and payroll records, ensuring accurate filing and correspondence.
• Handle general office administration duties including managing incoming and outgoing mail, answering telephone calls, and passing on messages.
• Ensure all reports and timesheets are filed accurately on a weekly basis.

• Experience in confidential employee and payroll record keeping.
• Familiarity with screening and vetting procedures to BS7898 standards is advantageous.
• Strong knowledge of payroll calculations (Tax, NI, SSP, SMP).
• Proficient in data entry for payroll weeks, including worksheets and timesheets.
• Ability to produce P45s and process leavers efficiently.
• Basic understanding of UK employment, Health & Safety, and HR legislation.
• Excellent attention to detail and mathematical skills.
• Capable of working independently as well as part of a team.
• Proficient in using IT to improve and develop payroll and HR systems.
• Due to location, ability to drive is necessary

To apply for this Payroll Administrator position, please submit your CV.