Payroll Administrator

IMMEDIATE START** **TEMPORARY TO PERMANENT ROLE** Payroll/HR Administrator required Our client is looking to hire an experienced Payroll Administrator to provide accurate and timely payroll administration services in line with UK payroll legislation, ensuring all employees are paid correctly and statutory requirements are met. Responsibilities: * Process monthly and/or weekly payroll requirements in line with company deadlines * Check and validate timesheets, overtime, absence and variable pay prior to payroll processing. * Administer workplace pension processes, including auto-enrolment, opt-ins, opt-outs and re-enrolment in line with The Pensions Regulator requirements. * Responding to incoming issues and dealing with them as able. Education/Experience * GCSE Math's & English grade C or equivalent (Required minimum). * A-level or level 2 in Business & Admin (Preferred) * Use of HRIS tool (Workday preferred) * Use of SharePoint (admin rights) * Data entry - processing hours/timesheets * Previous experience in a UK payroll administration * Experience of pension auto-enrolment administration * Experience of checking and processing timesheets and variable pay Knowledge * Good working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance and statutory payments (Advantageous). Skills & Abilities Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines Confident using payroll systems, HRIS and Microsoft Excel Full MS Office suite Customer Service Time and resource management Personal organization skills Can work independently, without strict oversight Use of standard IT toolset (MS Office) Communication (oral, written, listening) Excellent communication and customer service skills. Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information appropriately Team orientation (quickly builds relationships with colleagues, external customers, employees, champion of inclusion) Customer focused Has bias for action High sensitivity to deadlines; prioritizes well Trustworthy; Holds matters in confidence Rapid paced environment Change is a constant Physical Requirements Works in an office environment, using common office tools. Standard working hours are 8:30 am to 5:00 pm . Rare after-hours events may occur which are ordinarily voluntary. If you have experience as a Payroll administrator or possess strong administraton experience skills we would like to hear from you