Payroll Administrator – Temp-to-Perm

About the role

Our client, a well‑established international engineering and services organisation, is expanding its shared services function and seeks an experienced Payroll Administrator on a temp‑to‑perm basis. The role will support payroll for roughly 900 employees across the UK, Guernsey and the Philippines, using Dayforce.

Key responsibilities

• Process end‑to‑end monthly payroll for approximately 900 staff using Dayforce, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Handle payroll changes such as new starters, leavers, salary amendments, promotions and deductions.
• Support year‑end activities, including P11D preparation and submission.
• Reconcile payroll data, resolve discrepancies and respond to employee and manager queries.
• Collaborate with HR and Finance teams and recommend process improvements.

Required profile

• Previous experience in payroll administration with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, RTI, year‑end requirements).
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, able to meet strict deadlines.
• Confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Office, especially Excel, for data analysis and reporting.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills to work with HR, Finance and external providers.

Required skills

• Dayforce payroll system
• Microsoft Excel

What we offer

• Salary £31,000‑£35,000 depending on experience
• Hybrid working – 2 days per week in the Bamber Bridge office
• 37‑hour week, 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, option to purchase up to 5 additional days
• Private pension scheme and opportunity to secure a permanent position