Full job descriptionPayroll Administrator
Colchester | Hybrid Working

Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits

Permanent | Full-Time
The Opportunity
We are working with a well-established, fast-growing UK business to recruit a Payroll Administrator to join their head office function in Colchester.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a dynamic, customer-focused organisation known for its strong culture, employee development and long-term career prospects.
Key Responsibilities
• Support end-to-end payroll processing

• Check and validate starters, leavers and payroll changes (salary, bonus, commission)

• Produce and analyse payroll and benefits reports

• Maintain payroll records, spreadsheets and databases

• Handle employee queries relating to pay and benefits professionally

• Ensure compliance with tax, NI, pensions and statutory payments

• Support administration of employee benefits (pensions, healthcare, flexible benefits)

• Assist with ad hoc reporting and payroll tasks
What We’re Looking For
• Minimum 2 years’ payroll experience

• Strong understanding of payroll processes and statutory requirements

• Experience calculating SSP, SMP, SPP etc.

• Intermediate Excel skills

• High attention to detail and accuracy

• Strong communication and customer service approach

• Able to commute to Colchester
What’s on Offer
• Competitive salary package

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Pension scheme & life assurance

• Hybrid working (after initial training period)

• Employee discounts and perks platform

• Paid volunteering day

• Salary sacrifice schemes (including car scheme)

• Structured training and long-term career development
Additional Info
• Hybrid model on offer

• Excellent onboarding including structured induction programme
Apply Now
If you’re a payroll professional looking to join a supportive, fast-paced organisation with strong progression opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion.