Payroll Administrator

About The Role

As a Payroll Administrator, you will be working with team members through the full payroll cycle to ensure payroll is processed in a timely and accurate manner. You will be responsible for updating the payroll system with details relating to new starters, leavers, rate changes and other variable elements. Additionally, you will be responsible for assisting with payroll checks and reporting.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Processing the full cycle and maintaining the payroll system, working diligently to ensure accuracy

• Updating the payroll memos and ensuring all changes are processed on the payroll system

• Running and importing hours from the timesheet system onto the payroll system

• Liaising with People Team regarding payroll changes on a regular basis

• Responding to queries from employees

• Completing required controls and risk checks to ensure payroll has been accurately updated

• Assist in ensuring payroll is complying with legislation and raising any concerns

About You

• Approximately one year of payroll administration experience, supporting the accurate and timely processing of employee payroll.
• Familiar with payroll systems and maintaining employee records with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of payroll-related legislation, including tax, National Insurance, statutory payments, and pension administration.
• Experience responding to employee payroll queries in a professional and customer-focused manner.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Able to manage confidential and sensitive employee information with discretion and integrity.
• Well organised with the ability to prioritise tasks and meet strict payroll deadlines.
• Strong communication skills, building effective working relationships with employees, HR teams, and external providers.
• Keen to develop payroll knowledge further and progress within a payroll and wider people function environment.

About Us

About FDM

FDM powers the people behind tech and innovation. We spot trends, find top talent, and help businesses stay ahead.

With 35+ years of experience, we coach, mentor, and launch fresh thinkers from diverse backgrounds into world-class careers. Partnering with top global companies, we deliver the right talent at the right time-while guiding our people toward exponential growth.

🌍 Global impact - 18 centers across North America, APAC, the UK, and Europe

🚀 25,000+ careers launched - and counting

🤝 300+ trusted client partners

FDM is an award-winning global leader in tech and business talent solutions, backed by more than 35 years of industry experience. We have centres across Europe, North America, and Asia-Pacific, and a global workforce of over 2500 employees. FDM has shown exponential growth throughout the years, firmly establishing itself as an award-winning employer, currently listed on the FTSE4Good Index and as a 2026 Financial Times UK 'Best Employer'.