Payroll Administrator

Location: Melbourne (2 days in office, 3 days from home)
Salary: £30,000-£32,000
Job Type: 12-month Fixed-Term Contract

The Opportunity

We are recruiting on behalf of a highly regarded organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join their established payroll team. This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll qualified looking to work in a collaborative environment where accuracy, continuous improvement, and exceptional employee service are highly valued.

Working as part of a supportive team, you will be responsible for ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll while supporting employees with payroll-related queries and maintaining compliance with current legislation.

Key Responsibilities

- Process monthly payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines.
- Maintain payroll records and employee data in line with legislation and company policies.
- Respond to payroll queries, providing a professional and efficient service.
- Support year-end payroll activities, reconciliations, validations, and reporting.
- Produce payroll reports and costing information for finance teams.
- Reconcile payroll-related payments including HMRC and pension contributions.




- Assist with the review and development of payroll policies and procedures.
- Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and increase efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with Payroll, HR, and Finance teams.
- Support wider payroll projects and team initiatives as required.

About You

Essential

- Previous experience within a payroll position.
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance requirements.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work to deadlines.
- Proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Strong team-working and relationship-building skills.

Desirable

- Experience using payroll software such as Dayforce.
- Exposure to year-end payroll processes.
- Knowledge of payroll reconciliations, pensions, and HMRC payments.

What's on Offer?

- Hybrid working arrangement.
- Supportive and collaborative team culture.
- Opportunity to contribute to payroll process improvements and projects.
- Ongoing learning and professional development opportunities.
- Diverse and engaging workload with opportunities to broaden your experience.

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📌 Payroll Administrator - 12 month FTC (Melbourne)
🏢 Important Group
📍 Melbourne