Payroll Administrator

About the role

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join Bureau Veritas UK&I on a 12‑month fixed‑term contract, supporting accurate and timely payroll delivery for a large, diverse employee population. The role involves maintaining payroll data, processing employee changes and resolving queries in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

Key responsibilities

• Process and maintain payroll data, ensuring employee changes are accurately recorded and submitted within agreed deadlines.
• Support the monthly payroll cycle by preparing, validating and checking payroll information.
• Maintain accurate employee records across payroll and HR systems.
• Respond to employee payroll queries and support timely resolution of issues.
• Carry out payroll audits, reconciliations and data checks to ensure accuracy.
• Produce payroll reports and support payroll‑related administration activities.
• Work closely with HR, managers and our payroll provider to support efficient payroll delivery.
• Support year‑end payroll activities and compliance requirements.
• Assist with other payroll administration tasks as required by the team.

Required profile

• Previous payroll administration experience within a medium to large organisation.
• Experience supporting payroll delivery within a high‑volume environment.
• Good understanding of UK payroll processes, legislation and compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of statutory payments, pensions, auto‑enrolment and payroll year‑end activities.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately and efficiently with large volumes of data.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a customer‑focused approach when handling employee queries.

Required skills

• Excel
• Payroll/HR systems
• SuccessFactors (or similar)
• SD Worx (or similar payroll platforms)

What we offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell 5 holidays and carry over 5 days.
• Combined pension contributions of up to 12%.
• Share in Success company bonus scheme.
• Annual salary review.
• Flexible benefits scheme including life cover, private health care, dental care, gym membership, tech scheme, enhanced maternity/paternity policy, Give as You Earn scheme and travel insurance.
• Health and wellbeing support such as mental health first aiders, employee assistance programme and Smart Health services.