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Payroll Administrator

Directions Recruitment Specialists

We are looking for a good payroll admin for a company based in Greenford this is 100% office work

this salary is dependant on your skills and experience


Job Title: Payroll Administrator (Temporary Workforce)

Location: Greenford


Reporting to: Payroll Manager / Finance Manager



Role Overview

The Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll for temporary workers engaged through the recruitment agency. This role ensures compliance with relevant legislation, client requirements, and internal procedures, while delivering a high level of service to both candidates and clients.



Key Responsibilities

  • Process weekly (and/or monthly) payroll for temporary workers, ensuring accuracy and deadlines are met
  • Calculate pay rates, overtime, holiday pay, and statutory entitlements (e.g., SSP, SMP)
  • Manage timesheets, ensuring they are correctly authorised and recorded
  • Liaise with consultants to resolve timesheet discrepancies and pay queries
  • Ensure compliance with HMRC regulations, tax codes, and National Insurance contributions
  • Administer pension auto-enrolment in line with legislation
  • Handle payroll queries from temporary workers in a timely and professional manner
  • Maintain accurate payroll records and update systems accordingly
  • Reconcile payroll reports and assist with finance reporting where required
  • Support audits by providing required payroll documentation
  • Keep up to date with changes in payroll legislation and best practices



Key Skills & Experience

  • Previous payroll experience, ideally within a recruitment agency or high-volume environment
  • Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation and compliance
  • Experience processing payroll for temporary or contract workers (desirable)
  • High level of accuracy and attention to detail
  • Strong organisational skills and ability to meet tight deadlines
  • Confident using payroll systems and Microsoft Excel
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
  • Ability to handle sensitive information with confidentiality



Personal Attributes

  • Proactive and solution-focused
  • Able to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
  • Strong team player with a collaborative approach
  • Customer-focused mindset when dealing with candidates and clients



Desirable (but not essential)

  • Experience with recruitment CRM/payroll systems (e.g., RSM, Sage, or similar)
  • Knowledge of AWR (Agency Workers Regulations)
  • CIPP qualification or working towards



please email me if your interested and I will email you back thank you