Payroll Admin

  • Pertemps Banbury Commercial
  • Epwell, Oxfordshire
  • Mar 19, 2026
Full time Accounting

Job Description

Payroll Administrator - Fixed Term Contract (to December 2026)
Potential to Become Permanent

Location: Near Banbury, towards Chipping Norton Salary: £30,000 Hours: Full-time, Monday-Friday, 9am-5pm Hybrid Working Available (2-3 days office/home)

Our client, a well established organisation with around 200 locations across the UK, is looking for a detail driven Payroll Administrator to join their busy People team. Supporting approximately 30 sites, you'll play a key role in ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing for employees across your region.

This position is offered on a fixed term contract until December 2026, with a strong possibility of becoming a permanent role.

Key Responsibilities
  • Process payroll accurately and on time for employees across your allocated sites
  • Maintain payroll records, ensuring all data is up to date and compliant
  • Handle payroll queries from managers and employees, providing clear and timely responses
  • Support with statutory payments including SSP, SMP, SPP and holiday calculations
  • Assist with new starter, leaver and contract change administration
  • Work closely with HR colleagues to ensure seamless data flow and compliance
  • Support with general payroll and HR administration as required
About You
  • Previous experience in a payroll administration role
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements
  • Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
  • Confident working with payroll systems and Excel
  • Strong communication skills and a proactive approach
  • Comfortable supporting multiple sites and managing competing priorities
  • Own transport is essential due to the rural location and occasional site travel
What's on Offer
  • £30,000 salary
  • Hybrid working (typically 2-3 days split between office and home)
  • Supportive team environment with opportunities to develop
  • A genuine chance for the role to become permanent