Payroll Administrator (Temporary)

About the role

Our client is looking for a highly organised Payroll Administrator to join a small, supportive team on a temporary basis. You will manage the full 4‑weekly payroll cycle for care home staff, ensuring accuracy, compliance and excellent service.

Key responsibilities

• Process the company’s 4‑weekly payroll from start to finish.
• Enter and maintain payroll data, handling new starters, leavers, amendments, sickness, maternity and other changes.
• Manage daily payroll‑related emails and post.
• Download and apply HMRC updates, including tax codes and student loan information.
• Calculate and process third‑party payments such as Attachment of Earnings, CSA payments and childcare vouchers.
• Produce payroll reports and perform manual calculations as required.
• Maintain accurate payroll data across Sage Payroll, Coolcare and People’s Pension.
• Support the Payroll Manager with ad‑hoc projects and collaborate with HR and other departments to improve processes.
• Ensure pension contributions are submitted to People’s Pension on time and all work complies with company policies.

Required profile

• 1‑2 years of payroll experience, preferably in a high‑volume environment.
• Strong numerical aptitude and exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, meet deadlines and work both independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Required skills

• Sage 50 Payroll (preferred) and Sage Payroll.
• Microsoft Excel.
• Microsoft Word.
• Coolcare system.
• People’s Pension platform.

What we offer

• Friendly and supportive team environment.
• Full training on additional systems used within the business.
• Valuable experience in a fast‑paced payroll setting.