NEW OPPORTUNITY - PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Location: Castleford, WF10
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: Estimated 3 months
Working Hours: 08.00am - 5.00pm (40 hours)
WFH: On Fridays - once comfortable with systems
Start Date: ASAP
Reporting To: Payroll Manager / HR Manager
About the Role
We are currently seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Temporary Payroll Administrator to provide essential support to our Clients Payroll Team during a period of cover. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in payroll administration who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
In this role, you will be responsible for a variety of administrative tasks to assist with the smooth and accurate running of our payroll processes. You will work closely with the payroll and HR teams to ensure that employee data is accurately maintained and processed in a timely manner.
Key Responsibilities
Provide general administrative support to the payroll team
Add new starters and leavers to the payroll system accurately and efficiently
Maintain and update employee records in accordance with GDPR and company policies
Extract and manipulate payroll data from the current payroll system for integration into the HRIS
Assist in preparing payroll reports and documentation as required
Support the monthly payroll cycle, including timesheet reviews, data entry, and reconciliation
Assist with responding to payroll-related queries from employees and external stakeholders
Collaborate with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate information flow
Contribute to the continuous improvement of payroll processes and documentationSkills & Experience Required
Previous experience working in a payroll administration or similar administrative role
Familiarity with payroll systems; experience with Sage 50 Payroll is highly desirable
Proficient in Microsoft Excel – including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and other data manipulation tools
Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
Good understanding of payroll processes and basic employment legislation
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong communication skills and ability to work well within a teamDesirable Attributes
Experience with HRIS systems or involvement in HR/payroll system integrations
Exposure to monthly payroll runs in a medium-to-large sized business
A proactive and adaptable attitude with a willingness to learn and contributeAdditional Information
This is a temporary position intended to cover during a period of staff absence