Payroll & People Administrator

About the role

The Payroll & People Administrator role is split evenly between payroll processing and people‑focused administrative duties. You will be the go‑to person for all payroll and employee lifecycle activities, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery while providing excellent client service.

Key responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls, produce payroll journals and reports to meet deadlines.
• Administer the full employee life‑cycle, including starters, leavers, benefits, payroll inputs, absences and holidays.
• Submit personal information and payment uploads within agreed timescales.
• Handle third‑party payment requests via Finance as required.
• Manage onboarding, disciplinary, grievance, contract amendments and flexible working requests.
• Act as first point of contact for the Sage HR system and maintain accurate management hierarchies.
• Provide monthly management information to Information Security, IT and Finance.
• Support the People team with data inputs for performance management, pay and compensation.
• Maintain secure employee payroll records and assist with the annual Gender Pay Gap report.

Required profile

• Experience working within a payroll function (essential).
• Experience in HR administration (desirable).
• Strong client‑service orientation and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Self‑starter mindset with a proactive approach.
• Basic knowledge of employment legislation (desirable).
• Willingness to obtain a relevant payroll qualification (desirable).

Required skills

• Advanced Excel skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with Sage HR system.
• Familiarity with Brain Payroll or other payroll software.