Robert Half
Payroll Specialist
Payroll Specialist at Robert Half, based in Reading, South East England. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Reading, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
Reference 57516948
About the role
Payroll Administrator6 Month Fixed-Term Contract£40,000Theale (3 days per week in the office)
The Opportunity:A well-established organisation is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to join the business on a 6-month fixed-term contract. Reporting into the Finance team, you will take responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring compliance with current legislation and providing a high level of support to employees and stakeholders.
This is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and can confidently manage payroll processes with minimal supervision.
Key Responsibilities:- Processing end-to-end payroll accurately and within agreed deadlines
- Managing starters, leavers and employee payroll changes
- Administering statutory payments, deductions and pension contributions
- Calculating overtime, commissions, bonuses and other variable payments
- Reconciling payroll reports and payroll-related balance sheet accounts
- Responding to payroll queries from employees and management
- Ensuring compliance with payroll legislation and company policies
- Supporting payroll process improvements and maintaining accurate records
- Liaising with HR and Finance teams to ensure payroll data remains accurate
- Previous experience processing end-to-end payroll
- Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, PAYE, National Insurance and pensions
- Excellent attention to detail and high levels of accuracy
- Strong Excel and payroll systems experience
- Ability to manage workloads and meet strict deadlines
- Confident communicator with a proactive approach to problem solving
- Experience working within a busy payroll or finance environment
- 6-month fixed-term contract
- Salary of £40,000
- Hybrid working arrangement with 3 days per week in the Theale office
- Opportunity to join a collaborative and supportive team
- Immediate or short-notice start preferred
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Reference: 57516948 · Posted 6 days ago · Closes 14 Dec 2026 · Listed via Robert Half
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