Payroll Administrator

dmg media limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading media company in Leicester is seeking a Payroll Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract. This role involves accurately processing payroll, managing employee rewards, and ensuring data accuracy in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have strong Excel skills and be detail-oriented. In return, the company offers a competitive benefits package, including holiday and pension plan. If you're proactive and organized, apply to join this dynamic team.

Benefits

25 days’ holiday, increasing by 1 per year up to 30

Pension plan and life cover

Discounts on online shopping and dining

Access to onsite gym and subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Accurately process payroll amendments via Workday or payroll system.
• Review error, exception, and element reports for data accuracy.
• Ensure payroll data is ready for transmission four days before payday.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Job description

About the Role

Are you an organised, detail‑driven payroll professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment? We’re looking for a Payroll Administrator to join us on a 12‑month fixed term contract, supporting our payroll and benefits function and ensuring the accurate and timely processing of wages, salaries and employee rewards across our business.
If you have a positive, proactive approach, enjoy problem‑solving, and take pride in delivering high‑quality work, we’d love to hear from you.

Main Responsibilities

• As our Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring smooth payroll operations, including:
• Accurately process payroll amendments via Workday or directly into the payroll system.
• Review error, exception, and element reports to ensure data accuracy.
• Ensure all payroll data is ready for transmission four days before pay day.
• Maintain up‑to‑date records for all leave types and apply correct pay calculations.
• Respond promptly to queries from the Payroll Admin inbox.
• Maintain strong relationships with internal teams across allocated payroll sites.
• Collaborate with payroll colleagues to deliver high‑quality service.
• Process pension deductions in line with auto‑enrolment and salary sacrifice requirements.
• Ensure new starter and leaver documentation is accurately uploaded.
• Support distribution of P45s, Pgift, P60s and other statutory documents.
• Assist with end‑of‑month/week reporting, benefits input and reconciliation.

Person Specification

• Previous administrative experience in a busy office environment.
• Strong embarked in Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organised with the ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proactive, enthusiastic and an adaptable mindset.
• Calm and focused under pressure.
• Confident using Microsoft Office and other IT systems.
• Able to work independently or asonekedwe of a team.

Package Description

In return for their energy and ideas we ensure our people are well rewarded. Our benefits package increases the longer you’ve been with us. Here’s what to expect:

25 days’ holiday (increasing by 1 per year up to a total of 30)
• Pension plan and life cover
• Discounts on online shopping, dining cards and vouchers, and access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Onsite gym, subsidised canteen and onsite nurse and GP clinics

Plus much more...

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