Robert Walters
Payroll Administrator
Payroll Administrator at Robert Walters, based in Southampton, South East England. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Southampton, South East England
- Closing date
- Sector
- Payroll
Reference 57403659
About the role
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.
Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates
Reference: 57403659 · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 10 Nov 2026 · Listed via Robert Walters
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