Payroll Administrator

Morson Talent

  • Leeds
  • £34,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
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Payroll Administrator
Leeds – Onsite with flexible working hours
Permanent
£30,000 - £34,000 DOEAbout the Role
We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll Administrator to join our team. This is a varied role, combining payroll processing with wider HR administration, offering the opportunity to make a real impact in supporting both our people and the business.Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll Processing
  • Accurately process weekly and monthly payroll for two companies, covering salaried and hourly staff.
  • Administer payments for overtime, premiums, and other ad-hoc adjustments.
  • Maintain payroll records, including starters, leavers, and employee changes (e.g., salary increases, benefits).
Payroll Queries & Issue Resolution
  • Act as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries.
  • Investigate and resolve discrepancies such as pay errors, tax code issues, or pension contributions.
Documentation & Compliance
  • Maintain clear documentation of payroll processes and system updates.
  • Support audit preparation for people, payroll, and finance.
HR Administration
  • Process starter and leaver paperwork for weekly employees.
  • Set up clock cards, access passes, and system access for new starters and changes.
  • Maintain and update employee lifecycle data (starters, leavers, pay, probation reviews, training).
  • Produce reports from HR and T&A systems, including data for board reports (e.g., turnover, sickness, benefits).
  • Provide general admin support: ordering stationery, scanning, filing, and maintaining electronic records.
  • Liaise with the wider HR team to support onboarding and recruitment initiatives, such as temp-to-perm transitions and referral schemes.
About You
  • Experience in payroll processing (weekly and monthly).
  • Strong attention to detail and ability to manage sensitive data with confidentiality.
  • Excellent organisational and administrative skills.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to resolve queries effectively.
  • Proficiency with HR/payroll systems and Microsoft Office.
If you’re looking for a role where you can combine your payroll expertise with wider HR administration, we’d love to hear from you.*Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted*

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