Payroll & HR Administrator (UK Payroll) - #35237

As a Payroll & HR Administrator, you will be responsible for managing accurate weekly payroll for 200+ temporary employees, ensuring payroll data is complete and accurate while meeting deadlines. You'll handle payroll queries, resolve discrepancies, maintain employee records, and provide day-to-day HR administration and employee support while working closely with clients and internal teams.

Company Profile:

Our client is a UK-based company focused on connecting businesses with high-quality talent across various industries. They take a personalized approach to recruitment, working closely with clients to understand their culture, values, and specific hiring requirements.

They are currently growing their local presence in the Philippines and is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator who is organized, detail-oriented, and motivated, with strong experience in end-to-end payroll, preferably UK payroll.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a growing UK-focused company. Candidates can look forward to working in a professional and collaborative environment with opportunities to develop their skills and gain further exposure to UK payroll and HR operations.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Payroll

• Independently process weekly payroll for 200+ temporary workers accurately and on time
• Review client timesheets and attendance data for missing workers, incorrect hours or incorrect pay rates
• Reconcile payroll reports before submission and issue payslips
• Process starters, leavers, pay rate changes and deductions
• Submit HMRC payroll submissions
• Administer workplace pension processes including NEST enrolments, contributions and opt-outs
• Investigate and resolve pay queries promptly and professionally
• Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails

HR Administration

• Maintain employee records, right to work documentation and absence records
• Process holiday requests, sickness records and entitlement balances
• Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, holiday, sickness and general employment matters
• Prepare letters and documents relating to starters, leavers and employment changes
• Support compliance and general HR administration

Operational Support

• Build and improve trackers, spreadsheets and internal processes
• Liaise with clients regarding missing or inaccurate payroll information
• Escalate payroll risks or discrepancies quickly
• Help create a smooth and professional employee experience

Requirements

• 5+ years of payroll experience, preferably with UK payroll exposure
• Previous end-to-end payroll experience essential
• Experience processing weekly payroll preferred
• BrightPay experience is preferred but not mandatory
• Recruitment agency / temporary workforce payroll experience highly desirable
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, tax codes, National Insurance and statutory payments
• Experience with Sage HR / Sage Payroll or similar systems
• Experience administering NEST or workplace pensions
• Excellent Excel and data reconciliation skills
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Able to work independently and prioritise under pressure
• Strong communication skills with a calm, professional manner
• Senior-level experience with the ability to work autonomously and manage payroll responsibilities independently
• Strong track record of payroll accuracy, particularly with tax codes, holiday pay calculations, and NEST pension contributions

Advantageous or Nice-to-Have Skills/Experience:

• Experience with comparable UK payroll systems, with the ability to quickly transition to BrightPay