Payroll Administrator
Role Description & Overview
Payroll Administrator - 12 Month Fixed-Term Contract
Royston, Hertfordshire (Hybrid - 2 days per week in the office)
£30,000 - £32,000 + Benefits
Our client, a well-established and highly successful organisation with a supportive and collaborative culture, is looking for a Payroll Administrator to join their close-knit payroll team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.
The role is based in Royston, with a hybrid pattern of 2 days a week in the office.
The Role
You'll work as part of a small team to run the monthly UK payroll, making sure employees are paid accurately and on time. It's a varied role with plenty of contact across the business.
Key responsibilities include
- Processing the monthly UK payroll from start to finish
- Answering payroll queries from employees and stakeholders
- Validating and reconciling payroll output
- Producing costing files and month-end reports for the Finance team
- Reconciling month-end payments to HMRC and the pension provider
- Supporting year-end processes
- Helping to create and review payroll policies and procedures
About You
- Previous experience in a payroll role
- Good knowledge of UK payroll legislation
- Experience with Dayforce or a similar payroll system would be an advantage
- A proactive, solutions-focused approach
- Keen to improve processes and work more efficiently
- A team player who is adaptable and happy to help where needed
If you're an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for your next challenge with a recognised and well-respected organisation, please read and apply.
Vitae Financial Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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Key Details
- Date Posted: 05 Oct 2026
- Location: Royston, Hertfordshire
- Employment: Contract
- Workplace: Hybrid
- Specialism: Accounting/Financial/Insurance
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