Payroll Administrator (Maternity Cover – 9 Months) Location: Nottingham (NG7) – Hybrid (3 days office / 2 days home after training) Salary: Up to £29,458 per annum Hours: 8:30am – 4:30pm
An established and growing organisation within the care sector is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its Shared Services function on a 9-month maternity cover contract. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business committed to employee development, operational excellence, and delivering high-quality services.
The Opportunity
Working within a busy payroll team, you will take ownership of multiple payroll cycles and act as a key point of contact for payroll-related queries across the business. This is a fast-paced role requiring strong attention to detail, accuracy, and the ability to manage competing deadlines.
Key Responsibilities End-to-end processing of weekly, four-weekly, and monthly payrolls Managing statutory calculations including Tax, NI, SSP, SMP Acting as the primary contact for payroll queries, ensuring timely resolution Processing out-of-payroll payments and recoveries Producing and analysing payroll reports Uploading and validating data from rostering systems Running BACS reports and preparing payment files Administering starters and leavers, including issuing P45s and updating tax codes Candidate Profile Minimum of 2 years’ payroll experience, ideally across multiple payrolls Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a high-volume workload Solid Excel capability (including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables) Confident communicator and collaborative team player High level of accuracy and attention to detail What’s on Offer Structured onboarding and ongoing training Career development through coaching, e-learning, and professional qualifications Supportive and collaborative working environment Hybrid working model
Benefits include:
25 days annual leave Enhanced pension contributions* Occupational maternity, paternity, and adoption pay* Occupational sick pay Death in service benefit* Access to wellbeing resources and financial advice Employee discounts of up to 14% at major retailers
*Subject to terms and qualifying period
Why Apply?
This organisation is recognised for its scale, stability, and commitment to innovation within the care sector. Employees benefit from clear progression pathways, meaningful work, and the opportunity to contribute to positive change in a vital industry.
If you are a payroll professional looking for your next contract role in a supportive and forward-thinking environment, this position offers both challenge and reward.
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