Senior payroll administrator Work, Jobs in London, Eng (with Salaries)

Senior Payroll Administrator
Decathlon UK —London
- Hybrid work
- Mentoring
- In-person
- Training & development
- Employee discount
1d
SENIOR PAYROLL ADMINISTRATOR
Laing O'Rourke —Dartford
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Communication skills
People Administrator
Stella McCartney Ltd —London
- Full-time
- English
- Recruiting
- Contracts
- Annual leave
- Employee discount
9d
Global Senior Payroll Analyst
Centric Software —London
- Full-time
- Data analysis skills
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
11d
HR and Payroll Administrator - Venus
Booker Group —London
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
Quick apply
Senior SAP SuccessFactors EC Payroll Consultant
Capgemini Sogeti —London
- Hybrid work
- Product management
- Mentoring
- Agile
2d
Referrals and Administration Officer
Caridon Young Living —London
- £27,000 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Life insurance
Quick apply
5d
Finance and Payroll Administrator
Oak House Children's Home —London
- £25,420 - £35,000 a year
- Full-time
- In-person
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
Senior Pension Operations Analyst
PIC —London
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Customer service
- Annual leave
Quick apply
12d
Office Administrator
The UKFM Group —Loughton
- From £17 an hour
- Part-time
- Microsoft Outlook
- Administrative experience
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Quick apply
3d
Accounts & Business Support Administrator
Kelleher Group —Bexleyheath
- £25,420 - £35,000 a year
- Part-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Analysis skills
- Organisational skills
- Free parking
Quick apply
2d
Senior Consultant-Oracle HCM Fusion-UK
Infosys —London
- Analysis skills
- Agile
- Communication skills
3d
HR Administrator (6-month FTC)
Methods Business and Digital Technology —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Microsoft Office
- Contracts
- Communication skills
- Employee assistance programme
Quick apply
Site Administrator
Mercury Engineering —London
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Outlook
- Computer literacy
Senior Benefits Analyst - UK & EMEA
Wellington Management —London
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Data analysis skills
- Research
Product Manager - GTM (Revenue Applications)
Fourth —London
- Hybrid work
- Salesforce
- Hotel
- Product management
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
3d
Viva Insights Administrator and Data Engineer - 12 Months Fixed Term Contract
Barclays —London
- Analysis skills
- Machine learning
- Mentoring
Product Manager - CX Applications
Fourth —London
- Hotel
- AI
- Flexible schedule
- Life insurance
3d
Operational Readiness Manager
PIC —London
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Continuous improvement
- Organisational skills
- Annual leave
Quick apply
2d
UK Senior Pensions Consultant
Bank of America —London
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme

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Senior Payroll Administrator

Decathlon UK -
London

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Job details

1 day ago

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance
Employee discount

Qualifications

Benefits administration
SAP SuccessFactors
Stakeholder collaboration
Stakeholder liaison
Mentoring junior staff
Payroll administration
Workday ERP
CIPP
Process improvement
Internal department liaison
Payroll management
Mentoring
Professional development mentoring
Training & development
Workday

Full job description

We are seeking a Senior Payroll Administrator to join our People Team. In this role, you will be responsible for the accurate, efficient, and timely processing of our monthly payroll, acting as one of the primary points of contact for payroll queries across the business.

You will work closely with HR and Finance Business Partners, ensuring all business units receive precise and proactive support while assisting with broader HR requirements and employee benefits administration.

About the Role

Sitting within the HR function, the Senior Payroll Administrator is responsible for the accurate, efficient, and timely processing of the monthly payroll. You will act as a primary point of contact for payroll queries, maintaining dynamic relationships and clear communication with Services and Business Unit (BU) payroll contacts to ensure data accuracy throughout each payroll cycle.

Beyond monthly operations, you will be accountable for completing all annual, bi-annual, and ad-hoc payroll tasks, including the administration of employee benefits. This role also supports the day-to-day coordination of payroll activities, monitors soft deadlines, and collaborates with the Payroll Manager to finalise and validate monthly payroll results, while assisting with broader HR and payroll requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Accuracy & Processing

Ensure the accurate and timely processing of the company payroll.
Liaise with Services/Business Units to gather and validate monthly data, including hours worked, joiners, leavers, and ongoing queries.
Monitor submission deadlines and ensure all required information is received on time.
Review payroll data during the closing period, identifying discrepancies and escalating issues to the relevant manager to ensure accurate payment.
Collaborate with Finance Business Partners and BU managers post-payroll to resolve any data-related queries.

Support & Relationship Management

Provide direct, people-first support to teams
Build and maintain strong, collaborative working relationships with managers and key contacts across your remit to ensure smooth payroll operations each month.
Act as a highly accessible and service-driven point of contact, responding promptly to queries, providing clear updates, and finding solutions for everyone in the business.
Contribute to achieving a 100% (5 stars) rating on the quarterly financial survey through outstanding, team-focused internal customer service

Payroll Administrator Skills Development

Develop and maintain training materials for areas of subject-matter expertise.
Coach team members to enhance their skills in areas of expertise.
Drive the continuous improvement and evolution of payroll practices.
Support the onboarding of new arrivals and provide mentorship to foster the development of new recruits.

Additional Responsibilities

Support the Payroll Manager with ad-hoc tasks as required.
Assist with audits, Freedom of Information requests, and internal HR or disciplinary processes when needed.
Participate in system testing for payroll updates or upgrades.

Who You Are

We are looking for a candidate with a high degree of adaptability to procedural and regulatory changes, along with the following qualifications:

Minimum of 2 years of mid to senior hands-on experience navigating UK payroll legislation and processes.
CIPP Qualification (Technician level or above).
A genuine passion for sport, wellness, or movement in any form.
Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to manage competing priorities and tight deadlines.
Strong interpersonal skills with a commitment to delivering outstanding internal customer service and a solution-oriented attitude.
A proven track record of handling sensitive, confidential data with absolute integrity.
Comfortable navigating change and evolving processes in a dynamic environment.
Demonstrated proficiency in using SAP SuccessFactors and Workday is an advantage

Additional Information

Hybrid Working: This role requires the successful candidate to work on-site at least three days per week in one of our hubs (London, Stockport, and Dublin).

Benefits and perks

Healthy employee discount on Decathlon products
Free Weekly Team Sports/Activities
Shareholding Scheme
Cycle-to-Work Scheme
Possibility to enroll in Private healthcare with mental health support
Pension package with up to 5.5% employer contribution

International. Sport-passionate. Collaborative team members. Stronger together through our driving force to bring people together through sports to make wellbeing accessible for all.

At Decathlon UK and Ireland, we offer Careers That Let You Play. As part of the DECATHLON Group, one of the world's largest sports retailers headquartered in France, we specialise in creating sport products and distributing them through online and physical stores across 56 countries with over 1,700 locations. With over 40+ stores in the UK and Ireland, our mission is to be the spirited cheerleaders of sports and healthier living in the nation!

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