Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator (Global Payroll) – 3–6 Month ContractOur client is seeking an experienced Payroll Administrator to support their busy global HR & payroll function during a key period of transition. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical payroll skills and the confidence to liaise with international partners.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport the coordination and administration of global payrolls across multiple regions.Maintain accuracy and integrity of data within HR and payroll systems.Act as the point of contact for global payroll providers, ensuring deadlines and compliance requirements are met.Carry out payroll checks, reconciliations, and validation tasks.Work closely with HR, Finance, and local stakeholders to troubleshoot payroll queries.Prepare reports and payroll summaries using advanced Excel (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data validation).Support occasional out-of-hours communication with global payroll teams across different time zones.About YouProven experience in a payroll administration or payroll coordination role, ideally with international exposure.Strong working knowledge of HRIS / HR systems.Excellent Excel skills and the ability to work confidently with large data sets.Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight deadlines.Confident communicator who can work collaboratively with global teams.Able to start immediately or at short notice.Bonus: Experience using Ciphr HR system (advantageous but not essential).Contract Details3–6 month contract (potential extension)Hybrid working: 3 days in the Esher office, 2 days from home35 hours per weekOccasional flexibility required for time-zone–dependent calls