Payroll Administrator

Role Overview

As a Payroll Administrator, you will collaborate with colleagues to manage the complete payroll cycle, ensuring that payroll processing is timely and precise. Your responsibilities include updating payroll data for new hires, departures, salary adjustments, and variable factors, along with supporting payroll audits and reporting.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversee the full payroll cycle and maintain payroll systems to guarantee accuracy.
• Update payroll memos and process changes efficiently within the payroll system.
• Import and run employee working hours from time tracking systems into payroll.
• Coordinate closely with the People Team on payroll-related updates.
• Address employee queries related to payroll with professionalism.
• Complete necessary controls and risk verifications to validate payroll accuracy.
• Support compliance with payroll laws and raise any concerns proactively.

Candidate Profile

• Approximately one year of experience in payroll administration, ensuring accurate and prompt payroll processing.
• Proficient in working with payroll software and maintaining precise employee records.
• Understanding of payroll-related regulations including taxation, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension schemes.
• Skilled in handling employee payroll inquiries in a professional, customer-focused way.
• Strong analytical and numerical aptitude to detect and resolve discrepancies.
• Competent in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
• Discreet in managing confidential employee information with integrity.
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet tight payroll schedules.
• Excellent communication skills to build collaborative relationships with employees, HR personnel, and external vendors.
• Aspirations to broaden payroll expertise and advance within the payroll function and broader people operations.

About FDM Group

FDM Group specializes in empowering technology and innovation professionals. With over 35 years of experience, it cultivates talent from diverse backgrounds and supports businesses globally by delivering excellent workforce solutions. Operating across 18 centers worldwide, FDM has launched more than 25,000 careers and partners with 300+ clients.

The company is dedicated to equal opportunity and diversity, representing over 75 nationalities and fostering an inclusive environment. Recognized as a FTSE4Good-listed entity and a 2026 Financial Times UK ‘Best Employer’, FDM maintains a commitment to fair hiring practices without discrimination.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

FDM Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. All qualified candidates receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, nationality, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.