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Payroll Administrator (FTC)

  • Location

    Birmingham

  • Job Function:

    Finance

  • Sector:

    Not for Profit

  • Job type:

    Temporary

  • Salary:

    £25000.00 - £26000.00 per annum

  • Contact:

    Matthew Dowson

  • Contact email:

    matthew.dowson@ea-first.com

  • Job ref:

    BBBH2953_1771503761

  • Published:

    about 11 hours ago

  • Duration:

    9 months

  • Expiry date:

    20 May 2026

  • Startdate:

    ASAP

  • Consultant:

    Matthew Dowson

We are assisting a Not-for-Profit in Birmingham to recruit a Payroll Administrator on a 9 month fixed term contract (FTC). The role is mainly remote, with the expectation to be onsite once every 2 weeks. The role is paying £25,000 - £26,000 FTE per annum, plus benefits.

A values-driven Not-for-Profit supporting communities across the UK. With approximately 1,000 employees on payroll, their people are at the heart of everything they do. They are now seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Administrator (FTC) to join their friendly and supportive Finance team on a 9-month fixed term basis. The offices are Birmingham City Centre, walking distance from rail, tram and bus services.

Payroll Administrator (FTC):

Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate processing of payroll for around 1,000 staff members. Working closely with the external payroll bureau, you will support the end-to-end payroll administration process, ensuring all employee data is accurate and up to date.

This is a mainly home-based role, with the expectation to attend our Birmingham office approximately twice per month for team collaboration and key meetings.

  • Onboarding new starters onto the payroll system.

  • Processing leavers accurately, including final pay calculations and required notifications.

  • Uploading and validating timesheet information for payroll processing.

  • Liaise with the external payroll bureau to ensure accurate and timely monthly payroll.

  • Enrolling new employees into the pension scheme and managing pension administration processes

  • Maintaining accurate employee records and payroll data.

  • Responding to payroll queries from staff in a professional and timely manner.

  • Supporting payroll reconciliations and reporting as required.

Payroll Administrator (FTC):

  • Previous payroll administration experience is essential.

  • Confident working with payroll systems and handling large volumes of data.

  • Experience liaising with an external payroll bureau (desirable).

  • Understand pension enrolment processes and auto-enrolment legislation.

  • Demonstrate strong attention to detail and accuracy.

  • Excellent organisational and communication skills.

  • Comfortable working independently in a remote environment.

  • Experience within the charity or not-for-profit sector would be an advantage but is not essential.

Payroll Administrator (FTC):

  • £25,000 - £26,000 per annum (FTE).
  • 9 month fixed term contract (FTC).
  • 25 days annual leave, plus public holidays (FTE).
  • Opportunity to join the pension scheme.
  • Remote based position with the expectation to be onsite twice a month.
  • Cycle to work scheme.
  • Flexible working.
  • Employee assistance programme.
  • Health cash plan.

EA First Ltd are acting as an Employment Agency for this fixed term contract vacancy.