About this role
Senior Payroll Administrator - Reading - £38,000 / £40,000 - Hybrid Working
About the Client
Wade Macdonald are currently working with a well-established Business Services organisation supporting a varied portfolio of customers across the UK. They offer a collaborative and people-focused environment where colleagues work closely together, share knowledge and support each other’s development.
About the Job
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator with a strong payroll bureau background to join an established team in Reading. You will manage your own portfolio of customers and take responsibility for accurate end-to-end payroll delivery, while also providing day-to-day support to the wider team. Although this role does not have direct line management responsibility, you will act as a senior point of contact for colleagues, helping with queries and more complex payroll escalations.
Duties will include:
Taking ownership of end-to-end payroll processing for an allocated portfolio of customers Processing PAYE, statutory payments, starters, leavers, pensions, deductions and attachment of earnings. Completing RTI submissions and supporting year-end payroll requirements and statutory documentation. Investigating and resolving payroll queries Acting as a senior point of contact for colleagues when complex payroll queries or escalations arise. Providing hands-on daily support to the payroll team, sharing knowledge and helping colleagues resolve issues. Keeping up to date with payroll legislation and ensuring payrolls remain accurate and compliant. Developing strong working relationships with customers and internal stakeholders. Supporting new customer implementations, including data validation and parallel payroll runs. Identifying opportunities to improve processes, accuracy and efficiency across the payroll function. About the Successful Applicant
You will be an experienced payroll professional with a strong background in payroll bureau and end-to-end payroll processing. As a senior member of the team, you will be confident supporting colleagues with day-to-day queries, resolving more complex payroll issues and handling escalations. You will have good knowledge of PAYE, RTI, statutory payments and pensions, along with strong attention to detail and a supportive, approachable manner.
What You Will Receive in Return
30 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Pension Scheme Health cash plan Life assurance Cycle-to-work scheme Regular training Exclusive discounts & more