Payroll Administrator

We are recruiting for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join a major London public sector organisation on an interim basis.

Key requirement: The role will focus on supporting a busy payroll function, handling high volumes of data, responding to payroll-related queries, and ensuring all administrative tasks are completed accurately and within strict deadlines.

• Contract: Until March 2027
• Location: Stratford, London (Hybrid, 2-3 days onsite / 2 days WFH)
• Interview: One-stage - Face to Face

Role

• Support the payroll team with high-volume data processing and administration
• Accurately input, maintain and update payroll-related records and information
• Respond to payroll enquiries via phone and email in a professional and timely manner
• Ensure all payroll administration is completed in line with deadlines and service standards
• Manage and prioritise workload within a fast-paced environment
• Produce and maintain accurate records using Excel and other office systems
• Provide administrative support across the wider payroll function

Requirements

• Excellent attention to detail and strong numeracy skills (essential)
• Experience working accurately with high volumes of data (essential)
• Good Excel skills, including data entry and record management (essential)
• Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Experience handling customer queries via phone and email
• Ability to work to tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organisational and interpersonal skills, including managing conflicting priorities
• Previous payroll, finance, administration, shared services or public sector experience
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general administrative systems