Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator

Location: Central Bristol - Hybrid working 2 to 3 days per week

Salary: £32,400 plus 5% bonus based on company performance

An established and highly regarded professional services firm based in Central Bristol is looking to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their forward thinking payroll team. This is a great opportunity for someone with payroll experience who is keen to develop their skills, gain exposure to international payrolls and join an employer known for valuing work life balance.

The role

Reporting into the Payroll Manager, this role will support the accurate and timely delivery of UK payroll, alongside involvement in selected international payrolls and pensions administration. You will work closely with colleagues across HR, Finance and external payroll providers.

Key responsibilities

• Supporting monthly UK payroll processing to agreed deadlines

• Assisting with the coordination and transition of international payrolls

• Processing starters, leavers, salary changes and benefits

• Running payroll calculations, retro payments and manual adjustments

• Investigating discrepancies and resolving payroll queries

• Managing payroll inboxes and case management systems

• Supporting pensions administration including auto enrolment

• Completing payroll checks to ensure legislative compliance

• Maintaining payroll processes and documentation

• Liaising with HR and Finance regarding overpayments and reconciliations

About you

To be successful in this role, you will have

• Previous experience working within a payroll environment

• A good understanding of UK payroll legislation

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy

• The ability to manage multiple deadlines

• Confident communication skills and a collaborative approach

Benefits

The successful candidate will benefit from a competitive benefits package which includes pension, generous holiday entitlement, private medical cover, bonus scheme, study support and a strong focus on employee wellbeing.

If you are looking for your next payroll role in Bristol and would like to develop within a supportive professional services environment, please apply online ASAP. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 48 working hours.