Payroll Administrator

Searchability; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A global aerospace manufacturing organisation in Belfast is seeking a meticulous Payroll and Time Administrator to manage payroll data and maintain attendance systems. Responsibilities include accurate entry of employee hours, handling queries from employees, and generating various reports. The ideal candidate should have over 2 years of experience in payroll administration, proficiency in Google Sheets, and the ability to manage confidential information. This is a full-time, on-site position with an hourly rate of £21.36.

Qualifications

• Must have 2+ years' experience in payroll or time administration role.
• High-volume data entry experience is essential.
• BPSS clearance eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the time and attendance system accurately.
• Act as the first point of contact for queries.
• Generate management reports and complete payroll sheets.

Skills

Payroll administration experience

Time and attendance systems proficiency

Advanced Google Sheets

High-volume data entry

Attention to detail

Strong organisational skills

Confident communication skills

Ability to handle confidential information

Adaptable and proactive mindset

Tools

Google Workspace

HRIS systems (desirable)

Job description

Overview

PAYROLL and TIME ADMINISTRATOR – £21.36 per hour via Umbrella | 36-hour week | On-site in Belfast | Initial 12-month contract | BPSS clearance eligibility required

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a globally recognised Aerospace Manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated environment. They are seeking a meticulous and organised Payroll and Time Administrator to support accurate payroll processing and maintain their local time and attendance systems.

This is a key administrative role, working closely with managers, employees, HR and the wider payroll team to ensure the accurate collation and submission of payroll-critical data each month.

THE PAYROLL AND TIME ADMINISTRATOR ROLE

As Payroll and Time Administrator, you will take ownership of maintaining the time and attendance system (Google Appsheet), ensuring accurate entry and validation of employee hours, overtime, leave and absences.

You will act as the first point of contact for time and attendance queries, supporting employees, managers and HR with professional and timely resolutions. You will also generate weekly, monthly and ad-hoc management reports, complete payroll input sheets, manage new hire documentation, and support payroll cut-off coordination with the central payroll team.

Accuracy, confidentiality and strong organisational skills are essential, as this role handles sensitive employee information and high volumes of payroll data.

PAYROLL AND TIME ADMINISTRATOR – ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• 2+ years’ experience in a payroll or time and attendance administration role
• Strong proficiency in time and attendance systems
• Advanced experience with Google Workspace, particularly Google Sheets
• High-volume data entry experience (500+ records)
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• Confident communicator, both written and verbal
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion
• Adaptable, proactive and solution-focused mindset
• BPSS clearance eligibility
• Desirable: Experience with HRIS systems

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply via this advert or email your CV directly to [e-mail]. For further information, please call 07719 051875. By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.