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Payroll Administrator

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Recruiter
Casanovas Recruitment Solutions
Location
Colchester
Salary
£32,000 per year
Contract
Permanent
Work pattern
Part Time
First listed by Ontap
21 September 2026
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Job description

Payroll Administrator

Location: Colchester

Hours: Part-time - 2 days per week

Working Pattern: Monday in the office + either Wednesday or Thursday WFH

Salary: £32,000 pro rata

Job Type: Permanent

Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a part-time opportunity that offers flexibility and a supportive working environment?

We're working with a friendly and welcoming team in Colchester who are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join them on a part-time basis. This is a varied role where you'll be responsible for payroll administration, benefits and pensions processing, compliance and resolving payroll queries and discrepancies.

The Role

You'll be responsible for coordinating and administering payroll activities across designated EMEA locations, with a particular focus on the UK and Netherlands.

Key responsibilities will include:

Administering UK weekly payroll for approximately 80-90 employees
Processing UK monthly payroll for approximately 45 employees
Supporting payroll administration for 4 Employer of Record employees
Processing employee changes, payroll inputs and variable payments accurately and on time
Assisting with benefits and pensions processing
Liaising with payroll providers to resolve queries and investigate discrepancies
Supporting payroll audits and ensuring compliance with statutory requirements and internal processes
Producing payroll reports and analysis for management
Maintaining accurate payroll records and ensuring deadlines are consistently met

About You

We're looking for someone with previous payroll administration experience who is confident working with figures, investigating discrepancies and ensuring payroll is processed accurately.

You'll ideally have:

Previous experience in a payroll administration role
Experience with benefits and pensions processing
A good understanding of payroll compliance and statutory requirements
Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills
Good Excel skills
The ability to investigate and resolve discrepancies
Good communication skills and confidence liaising with internal teams and external payroll providers

Experience using systems such as Workday would be desirable, but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

£32,000 pro rata
2 days per week
Monday working in the office, with either Wednesday or Thursday from home
24 days' holiday, plus bank holidays
Private healthcare, including family cover
Life insurance
Annual bonus
Long service awards
Friendly and supportive working environment

Interview Process

1st stage: Teams interview

2nd stage: Face-to-face interview

If you're an experienced Payroll Administrator looking for a flexible, part-time opportunity where your payroll knowledge and attention to detail will be valued, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Casanovas Recruitment Solutions for more information.

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