Payroll Administrator

Location: Wolverhampton
Pay Rate: £18–£20 per hour
Duration: Minimum 2 months
Working Hours: 35–40 hours per week
Working Pattern: Hybrid – 3 days office-based, 2 days remote

Working HoursFlexible working hours, with the following options available:

 

• 8:00am – 4:00pm
  
  
• 8:30am – 4:30pm
  
  
• 9:00am – 5:00pm
  
  

 

Working hours will be agreed within a range of 35–40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The OpportunityWe are seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist / Senior Payroll Administrator to join our client's team in Wolverhampton on a temporary basis for an initial period of at least two months.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, hands-on payroll professional who can take ownership of payroll administration and processing.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently, managing payroll deadlines and ensuring accuracy and confidentiality throughout the payroll process.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing and administering payroll processes across UK and US operations.
  
  
• Processing and supporting UK payroll using ADP.
  
  
• Working with Workday in relation to US payroll administration.
  
  
• Maintaining and updating payroll information and employee records.
  
  
• Using Excel extensively for payroll calculations, reconciliations, reporting and data management.
  
  
• Checking payroll data for accuracy and investigating discrepancies.
  
  
• Managing payroll queries and liaising with relevant internal departments.
  
  
• Ensuring payroll deadlines are consistently met.
  
  
• Maintaining strict confidentiality when handling sensitive employee and financial information.
  
  
• Supporting general payroll and administrative duties as required.
  
  

About You

• Previous experience in a hands-on payroll position is essential.
  
  
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll processes and legislation.
  
  
• Experience using ADP is highly desirable.
  
  
• Workday experience would be advantageous.
  
  
• Advanced Excel skills and confidence working with large spreadsheets and payroll data.
  
  
• Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  
  
• Able to work independently and take responsibility for payroll deadlines.
  
  
• A professional, discreet and reliable approach.
  
  

What's on Offer?

• £18–£20 per hour, dependent on experience.
  
  
• 35–40 hours per week.
  
  
• Flexible start and finish times.
  
  
• Hybrid working – 3 days office-based and 2 days remote.
  
  
• Initial temporary assignment of at least two months.
  
  
• Wolverhampton location.
  
  
• Immediate availability preferred.
  
  

Interested?

If you have the payroll experience we're looking for and are available for a temporary assignment, we'd love to hear from you. Please contact Pertemps Wolverhampton to discuss the opportunity further.