Payroll Administrator

Lucy Walker Recruitment

  • Leeds
  • £34,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
  • Apply easily
We are seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support the accurate processing of weekly and monthly payroll for a fast-growing workforce currently 1,600+ employees.This role combines hands-on payroll processing with additional HR administrative support and offers the opportunity to work in a dynamic, fast-paced logistics environment.This role is fully office based.Key Responsibilities:Payroll Processing
  • Accurately process weekly and monthly payrolls including salaried and hourly-paid staff.
  • Manage payments for overtime, premiums, and other ad-hoc pay elements.
  • Process all starter, leaver, and employee detail changes, including salary adjustments and benefits updates.
  • Maintain up-to-date payroll records and employee data.
Payroll Queries & Compliance
  • Act as the first point of contact for employee and manager payroll queries.
  • Investigate and resolve payroll discrepancies (e.g. tax codes, pay errors, pension contributions).
  • Support payroll audits and ensure compliance with payroll legislation and best practices.
  • Work with in-house or managed payroll systems (e.g. ADP)
HR Administration
  • Prepare and manage paperwork for new starters and leavers (weekly payroll focus).
  • Issue clock cards and access passes, and handle updates as required.
  • General admin: filing, scanning, stationery ordering, and maintaining electronic records.
Skills & Requirements:
  • Must have hands-on experience working in-house on payroll (not just data input to a managed service).
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation.
  • Experience with weekly and monthly payroll cycles.
  • Comfortable handling payroll for 300-400+ employees.
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
  • Experience using payroll and HR systems
  • Strong organisational and communication skills.
Please note that due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are only able to contact candidates who will be shortlisted.

Lucy Walker Recruitment