RECfinancial are supporting a North Leicestershire based organisation, to appoint a Permanent Payroll Administrator to join their existing team. Working in the office full-time. The Payroll Administrator role has the ability to be a varied and challenging opportunity, where the successful applicant would be working amongst a fantastic internal finance team.
The finance team is growing rapidly within this dynamic organisation and would suit someone wishing to develop on their existing Payroll knowledge and enhance their financial skillset. Looking after a weekly and monthly payroll for an ever growing employee base.
Commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Shepshed, Rothley, and Greater Leicestershire.
THE ROLE – PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
The Payroll Administrator will be required to complete the full end to end payroll cycle working alongside the HR / Payroll Manager. Processing weekly and monthly payrolls accurately and on time, across various sites across the Midlands. Ensuring full compliance with HMRC regulations and payroll legislation, handling employee queries regarding payslips, tax codes, pensions, and deductions. Plus, ensuring compliance is met with all company policies.
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR ROLE:
Maintaining accurate and record payroll records
Experienced in high-volume payroll, ideally including weekly and hourly-paid employees
Confident managing a high volume of payroll queries
Check and validate timesheets, overtime, and additional payments
Able to work independently, take ownership, and adapt in a growing business
Prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, and other business documentation as required.
Support onboarding administration, including issuing contracts and collecting required documentation.
Process changes to employee records and contractual information.
Assist with maintaining absence, holiday, and attendance records.
Coordinate meeting arrangements, schedules, and administrative activities.
Support recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and offer documentation.
Assist with the preparation of management reports and audits.
Provide general administrative support to management and other departments as required.
Prepare and export payroll data using MS Excel.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
Strong MS Excel and Microsoft Office and Outlook skills
Proven experience in Payroll Administration.
Experience with payroll systems and reporting
Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
WHAT THE COMPANY CAN OFFER:
Company Pension
Competitive salary
20 days annual leave bank holidays
Free Parking on-site
Full handover, training, and ongoing support
Work from home options after probation.
Various employee benefits and discounts
Good Holiday allowance
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Please note we are unable to accept candidates without UK experience or requiring sponsorship.