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Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Satarah Recruitment Ltd

Posted 9 days ago, valid for 6 days

Bedford, Bedfordshire MK45 3EF

Full Time

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance

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Sonic Summary

The position is for a Senior Payroll Administrator with a salary range of £32,000 to £34,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Candidates should have proven experience in high-volume, end-to-end payroll processing and pension administration.
The role involves managing payroll and pension processing, resolving complex queries, and ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.
The job offers flexible working options, including one day of hybrid work per week, along with 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.
Applicants should possess strong attention to detail, communication skills, and the ability to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment.

New Job - Senior Payroll Administrator

Are you an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator with a strong background in payroll and pension administration? Are you looking for a new opportunity where you can grow your career, work flexibly, and make a real impact in a fast-paced and supportive environment? If so, we’d love to hear from you!

Benefits:

37.5 hours per week
£32000pa - £34,000pa DOE
1 day per week hybrid working
25 days holiday + bank holidays (with flexible buy & sell options)
Private Medical Cover
Life Assurance
Pension Scheme
Wellbeing Employee Assistance Programme
Clear career progression and development opportunities

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you’ll be a key member of the payroll team, ensuring accurate and timely payroll and pension processing. You will support the Head of Payroll and team members, while also taking the lead on pension administration and complex queries.

About The Job:

End-to-end processing of both monthly and weekly payrolls
Managing and administering workplace pension schemes, including auto-enrolment
Resolving complex payroll and pension-related queries
Supporting employees and line managers with payroll and pension administration
Liaising with internal teams on starters, leavers, and contract changes
Assisting with HMRC National Minimum Wage compliance and other audits
Ensuring all processes comply with GDPR, HMRC, and pension regulations

About You:

Proven experience in high-volume, end-to-end payroll processing
Strong understanding of payroll legislation including RTI, statutory payments, and NMW/NLW
Experienced with pension administration and auto-enrolment
Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential queries
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook
Able to meet tight deadlines in a dynamic environment

For more information, please contact Esther at Satarah Recruitment Limited and submit your most up-to-date CV. We look forward to hearing from you!

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