Payroll Administrator

Robert WaltersSouthamptonreedpublished 09/29/2026

I'm working with a major organisation seeking an experienced Payroll Professional to support a significant project involving the delivery of backdated payments to approximately 3,000 individuals.

Key responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the production and distribution of letters and emails explaining payment calculations and entitlements.
  • Develop clear documentation, FAQs and supporting materials to help individuals understand their payments.
  • Manage and respond to payment-related queries, providing guidance on pensions, statutory payments, holiday pay and National Minimum Wage.
  • Support wider activities associated with the project.
  • Work closely with project leadership to ensure accurate, consistent and timely communication.

About you:

  • Strong payroll knowledge, with a good understanding of UK payroll legislation and processes.
  • Experience handling complex payroll queries and explaining calculations to non-specialists.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of queries.
  • Previous experience supporting payroll projects, historical payments or large-scale employee communications would be advantageous.

An excellent opportunity for a payroll professional looking to contribute to a high-profile project with a meaningful impact on thousands of individuals.

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