Chiltern Recruitment

This is a temporary position for 3-5 months (Hybrid after training) Our client are looking for a Payroll Administrator who will support the Payroll Co-Ordinator with the accurate input, processing, and reporting of two monthly payrolls. The role involves reviewing payroll transactions to identify errors or inaccuracies in line with company policy, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and delivering high-quality payroll reporting to the business. Key Responsibilities Interpret, input, and maintain payroll data across two payroll systems, ensuring accuracy and completeness. Process payroll transactions for two monthly payrolls, reviewing data to identify errors or discrepancies against company policy. Communicate effectively with managers and employees regarding payroll queries, submissions, and corrections. Check and validate pay calculations for absences in line with UK legislation and internal policies. Prepare data uploads and complete manual data entry to ensure timely and accurate payments. Carry out monthly payroll validation checks, highlighting issues and taking appropriate corrective action. Ensure all ad-hoc instructions, manual timesheets, and expense claims are correctly authorised prior to processing. Produce monthly and ad-hoc payroll and pension reports, providing accurate data to the Rewards Team, People Services, and the wider business. Build and maintain strong working relationships across teams and departments. Support the development of process efficiencies and continuous improvements for the payroll team, managers, and colleagues. Work closely with the Senior Payroll Co-Ordinator to implement automation initiatives and complete administrative tasks as required. Participate in audits, team meetings, and personal development activities. Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment. Ensure compliance with their policies and ISO standards relating to information security management.