Payroll Administrator

Warwick Interim £22,000 - £24,000 per year View Job Description
This is an excellent opportunity for a Payroll Administrator to join a respected organisation within the not-for-profit sector. The role is based in Warwick and involves managing payroll processes with precision and efficiency.
  • Flexible 30-hour hybrid 6 months FTC with immediate impact in a supportive team.
  • Work closely with Payroll Systems leadership on critical projects.

About Our Client

The organisation operates within the not-for-profit sector and is recognised for its commitment to making a positive impact. As a medium-sized organisation, it offers a structured yet supportive environment where employees can focus on delivering value in their roles.

Job Description

  • Coordinate and process payroll data across 25 UK locations.
  • Validate payroll inputs, ensuring accuracy and adherence to deadlines.
  • Liaise with managers and stakeholders to collect payroll information.
  • Support the Payroll Manager with monthly payroll activities.
  • Work closely with an outsourced payroll provider to ensure smooth delivery.
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and robust audit trails.
  • Process starters, leavers, salary changes and variable pay data.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll queries in a timely manner.
  • Reconcile payroll reports and identify discrepancies for correction.
  • Utilise Excel and payroll systems to analyse and manage payroll data.
  • Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and internal policies.
  • Contribute to payroll process improvements and system enhancements.
  • Handle confidential employee information with discretion and accuracy.
  • Monitor payroll deadlines and support the successful completion of payroll cycles.
  • Provide administrative support to the wider payroll function as required.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Payroll Administrator should have:

  • Previous payroll administration experience within a busy payroll environment.
  • Experience processing payroll across multiple sites or business units.
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll processes, including starters and leavers.
  • Confident user of payroll systems and Microsoft Excel.
  • Excellent attention to detail with strong data validation skills.
  • Ability to reconcile payroll information accurately and efficiently.
  • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines.
  • Effective communicator with the confidence to liaise with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to handle confidential employee information with discretion.
  • Proactive approach to problem-solving and query resolution.
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with tight payroll deadlines.
  • Team player who can build strong working relationships across the business.
  • Experience working with outsourced payroll providers would be advantageous.
  • Knowledge of payroll compliance and audit trail requirements is desirable.
  • Immediately available or available at short notice preferred.

What's on Offer

  • 6-month fixed-term contract with immediate start available.
  • Part-time schedule offering excellent work-life balance.
  • Hybrid working arrangement based in Warwick.
  • Opportunity to gain experience within a large multi-site organisation.
  • Exposure to high-volume payroll operations across 25 UK locations.
  • Work closely with an experienced Payroll Systems Manager.
  • Support a business-critical payroll function with real impact.
  • Collaborative and supportive team environment.
  • Opportunity to contribute to payroll process improvements.
  • Build expertise across payroll systems, compliance and reporting.
  • Free on-site parking.
  • Employee referral scheme.
  • Competitive salary and benefits package.
  • Valuable experience within a global education organisation.
  • Potential to expand your professional network across multiple stakeholders.

If you are a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator looking to make a difference in the not-for-profit sector, we encourage you to apply!

Contact
Sawsan Hour
Quote job ref
JN-072026-7057028
Phone number
+441212309383

Job summary

Job function
Accounting
Subsector
Payroll
Sector
Public Sector
Location
Warwick
Contract type
Interim
Consultant name
Sawsan Hour
Consultant phone
+441212309383
Job reference
JN-072026-7057028