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Senior Payroll AdministratorCobb & Jones Recruitment Limited • Dartford, Kent, UK
Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator

Cobb & Jones Recruitment Limited • Dartford, Kent, UK
13 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

We are recruiting on behalf of an industry-leading organisation that places genuine value on employee engagement, wellbeing, and creating a supportive, inclusive working environment. This is an excellent opportunity to join a collaborative payroll team where your contribution will directly support a large and diverse workforce.

As a Senior Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in delivering an accurate and timely end-to-end payroll service. Working as part of a dedicated team, you will take ownership of payroll processes, ensuring compliance, accuracy, and a high level of service to employees and stakeholders. Please note this role is fully office based with some flexibility around start and finish times.

Key Responsibilities

  • End-to-end payroll processing, ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time
  • Managing starters, leavers, salary changes, and statutory payments
  • Processing overtime, expenses, and additional pay elements
  • Running reports, performing data checks, and validating payroll information
  • Maintaining compliance with internal controls and external regulations
  • Supporting audit requirements and governance standards
  • Collaborating with internal teams and third-party providers to meet deadlines
  • Contributing to process improvements and continuous development of payroll operations

About You

  • Proven experience in payroll administration within a medium to large organisation
  • Strong understanding of payroll processes, compliance, and statutory requirements
  • Experience working with complex workforce arrangements (e.g. varying contracts or working rules)
  • Confident using payroll systems and Excel (e.g. pivot tables, lookups)
  • Highly organised with excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to build effective working relationships
  • Professional, proactive, and able to work to tight deadlines

Why Apply?

  • Join a business that genuinely prioritises employee wellbeing and engagement
  • Work within a collaborative and supportive team environment
  • Opportunities for professional development and long-term career progression
  • Be part of an organisation that encourages innovation and continuous improvement

If you are looking for a role where your expertise is valued and you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you.

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