Payroll Administrator (Part Time - 4 days per week)

  • Reed Technology
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • May 02, 2026
Full time HR / Recruitment

Job Description

Payroll Administrator (Part Time - 4 days per week)

Location: Central Bristol - Hybrid working: 2 days per week

Salary: 32,400 plus 5% bonus based on company performance

An established and highly regarded professional services firm based in Central Bristol is looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their forward-thinking payroll team. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is keen to develop their skills, gain exposure to international payrolls and join an employer known for valuing work life balance.

The role

Working within a team of five, reporting into the Payroll Manager, this role will support the accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll, alongside involvement in selected international payrolls and pensions administration. You will work closely with colleagues across HR, Finance and external payroll providers.

Key responsibilities

Supporting monthly UK payroll processing to agreed deadlines

Assisting with the coordination and transition of international payrolls

Processing starters, leavers, salary changes and benefits

Running payroll calculations, retro payments and manual adjustments

Investigating discrepancies and resolving payroll queries

Managing payroll inboxes and case management systems

Supporting pensions administration including auto enrolment

Completing payroll checks to ensure legislative compliance

Maintaining payroll processes and documentation

Liaising with HR and Finance regarding overpayments and reconciliations

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have:

Previous experience working within a payroll environment

A good understanding of UK payroll legislation

Strong attention to detail and accuracy

The ability to manage multiple deadlines

Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach

Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive benefits package which includes pension, generous holiday entitlement, private medical cover, bonus scheme, study support and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

If you are looking for your next payroll role in Bristol and would like to develop within a supportive professional services environment, please apply online ASAP. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 working hours.