Part Time Payroll Administrator

About the role

Reading Industrial Pertemps is seeking a Part‑Time Payroll Administrator to join its busy office in Reading. You will become part of an experienced team, handling weekly and monthly payrolls for multiple clients while ensuring accuracy and compliance with service level agreements.

Key responsibilities

• Process salary payments for allocated weekly and monthly payrolls on time and in line with agreed authorisation levels.
• Provide specialist payroll support, explaining payslip details and the impact of any events.
• Handle new starters, leavers, amendments, company sick pay and ad‑hoc deductions.
• Attend regular team meetings to maintain service standards.
• Reconcile client payrolls, validate exception reports and produce management reports.
• Maintain data storage and paperwork in accordance with GDPR and internal controls.
• Perform general administrative duties such as filing and scanning related to payroll delivery.

Required profile

• Minimum two years of payroll experience, preferably in a multi‑payroll, high‑volume environment.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with a strong customer‑service focus.
• Highly analytical, attentive to detail and able to solve problems quickly.
• Professional demeanor and ability to work under pressure.
• Flexible approach to workload and working hours to meet fast‑moving payroll cycles.

Required skills

• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• Good knowledge of payroll legislation and GDPR requirements.
• Ability to prioritise tasks and manage time effectively.