Payroll Admin

📍 Derby
💰 Salary: Up to £32,000

An established and fast-paced organisation based in Derby is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their busy payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who thrives in a high-volume environment and enjoys working with accuracy and efficiency.

The Role:

You will be responsible for processing three monthly payrolls for approximately 5,500 employees, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

• Processing three monthly payrolls for approximately 5,500 employees

• Managing new starters, leavers, tax code changes, and manual PAYE and NI calculations

• Processing statutory absence types including SSP, SMP, SPP, and company sick pay

• Reconciling third-party deductions and issuing statutory forms such as P45s

• Performing exception reporting and ensuring payroll accuracy

• Responding to payroll queries via email and telephone in a professional and timely manner

• Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and contributing to process improvements

About You:

• Minimum 2 years' payroll experience with strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, NMW, and statutory payments

• Confident completing manual payroll calculations

• Experience using ResourceLink or SAP is essential

• Highly organised with the ability to manage tight deadlines

• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Outlook

• Excellent numeracy, attention to detail, and communication skills

• A collaborative team player who remains calm and solutions-focused under pressure

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team within a well-established organisation offering stability and progression in Derby.

If you're an experienced payroll professional looking for your next move, we'd love to hear from you.