Description

The role also includes various administration duties and the responsibility to keep trackers such as absence and HR up to date.

• Develop and maintain payroll spreadsheets using Excel formulas, data manipulation and validation
• Perform accurate and timely payroll data entry
• Process payroll data including salaries, holiday pay, overtime, deductions, allowances and adjustments
• Review payroll data, identify discrepancies and support resolution before submission
• Ensure payroll complies with company policies, contractual terms and statutory requirements
• Serve as point of contact for payroll queries, communicating professionally with employees and stakeholders
• Reconcile payroll outputs against records and reports
• Assist with payroll reporting for finance and management
• Maintain confidentiality of payroll and employee information
• Work effectively under pressure to meet strict payroll deadlines
• Carry out various administrative duties and update trackers such as absence and HR

Requirements

The position is based in Orsett and requires attendance in the office five days a week. It is a full‑time role (09:00‑17:30, Monday to Friday) on an initial six‑month temporary contract with the possibility of extension.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Administrator to join our civil engineering company. In this role you will ensure accurate, timely and compliant payroll processing across the organisation, supporting payroll operations, reporting and employee queries while maintaining data integrity.

• Proven experience in payroll administration or payroll‑focused accounts role
• Strong proficiency in Excel, including formulas and data analysis
• Solid understanding of payroll processes, statutory deductions and compliance
• Experience handling payroll data accurately and confidentially
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with excellent attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple payroll tasks in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to support employees and collaborate with internal teams
• Proactive and organised approach to payroll administration

Benefits

We are championing a culture change through our award‑winning LIFE safety programme, which is embedded in our DNA and values. As a Disability Confident employer we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome reasonable adjustments during recruitment; please contact HR at [email protected].

Training + Development

Interview process

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Security clearance