Payroll Administrator

Description:

Are you highly organised, detail-oriented, and looking to build a long-term career in payroll?

We have an exciting opportunity to join our Payroll team as a Payroll Administrator in Marlow

This is a varied and rewarding role offering excellent development opportunities within a large, growing global organisation. Working alongside experienced payroll professionals, you'll gain hands-on experience supporting the delivery of payroll services for approximately 1,800 employees across multiple entities.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys working with numbers, has strong administrative skills, and is eager to learn and develop within a specialist payroll environment.

About the RoleAs a Payroll Administrator, you will support the Payroll Manager and wider team with the accurate and timely processing of monthly payroll while ensuring employee records remain up to date and compliant.

You will act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries and work closely with HR, Finance, and other departments to ensure a seamless employee experience.

Key Responsibilities

Support the preparation and processing of monthly payrolls across multiple business entities.
Process new starter and leaver documentation, including P45S and new starter declarations.
Maintain employee records, including pay rates, deductions, payment methods, tax information, and statutory data.
Calculate and process overtime, additional hours, and other payroll adjustments.
Respond to payroll queries from employees, managers, and external bodies.
Liaise with HR, Finance, and operational teams to ensure payroll accuracy.
Assist with statutory reporting and National Statistics returns.
Ensure payroll documentation is maintained in line with GDPR requirements.
Support continuous improvement initiatives and the implementation of new payroll processes where required.

Additional Information

Monday to Friday 37.5 hours per week
Hybrid working opportunities available following the successful completion of your probationary period
Occasional business travel may be required.
Flexibility in working hours may be required to meet business needs.
Benefits
Annual leave enhanced with long service.
Company Pension
Long service rewards: both financial and leave-based.
Health cash plan.
Life assurance scheme.
Critical Illness cover
Access to our prestige benefits and rewards portal.
Career development opportunities.
Access to a well-established Employee Assistance Programme provider.
And other excellent benefits you'd expect from a market leader.

Requirements

About You

We are looking for a motivated individual with a positive attitude and a genuine interest in developing a career in payroll.

You will have:

Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
The ability to handle confidential information professionally.
A proactive and flexible approach to work.
Strong IT skills and confidence in learning new systems.
The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
A customer-focused mindset with a "can-do" attitude.

Essential Requirements

GCSE/O Level (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.
Previous administration experience would be advantageous, but is not essential.
A willingness to learn and develop within a payroll environment