Payroll Officer

  • Morgan McKinley (Milton Keynes)
  • Luton, Bedfordshire
  • Jan 27, 2026
Full time Construction

Job Description

Payroll Administrator / Payroll Officer

30,000 - 33,000 Full-time Permanent

You'll be joining a fast paced, growing organisation where payroll accuracy really matters. As a Payroll Administrator (also known internally as a Payroll Officer or Payroll Coordinator), you'll be a key part of the team ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time, every time.

This is a hands on role suited to someone who enjoys detail, structure and working to deadlines in a high volume payroll environment.



What you'll be doing

In this Payroll Executive role, you'll be responsible for the day to day administration of multiple payrolls. You will:

  • Input starter details and process leavers accurately

  • Produce statutory documents such as P45s and P60s

  • Carry out right to work checks

  • Process weekly payrolls for a large employee population

  • Prepare payroll journals and reconcile wages accounts

  • Handle payroll calculations including maternity, paternity, sickness and pensions

  • Ensure compliance with statutory requirements, including RTI submissions

  • Liaise with HMRC when required

  • Prepare and upload auto-enrolment pension reports using Excel

  • Check and amend timesheets where necessary

  • Create and analyse payroll and timesheet reports

  • Work closely with Finance to resolve payroll related queries

  • Respond to payroll queries via phone and email in a professional manner

  • Support the wider payroll operation with general admin tasks



What you will bring

As a Payroll Assistant or Payroll Administrator, you'll bring:

  • Previous experience in a payroll focused role

  • Strong attention to detail and excellent numeracy skills

  • Confidence working to tight and frequent deadlines

  • Clear written and verbal communication skills

  • Good Excel skills and confidence using payroll systems

  • A methodical, organised approach with the ability to prioritise workload

  • The confidence to work independently, while still being a strong team player

  • A proactive, "can do" attitude and willingness to learn



Why this role

This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Coordinator who wants stability, responsibility and the chance to grow within a busy payroll function supporting a large workforce.

If you enjoy structure, accuracy and being relied upon to get things right, this role will suit you.