Payroll Administrator - Leeds


Company:	GoodPeople
Salary:	£30,000 to £31,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Leeds, LS1 3AD
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	7 Sept 2026
Closing date:	7 Oct 2026

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Summary

Payroll Administrator

Location: Leeds

Salary: £30,000

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Net Zero Careers Accelerator

The Net Zero Careers Accelerator (NZCA), delivered by GoodPeople, connects candidates with employers working across the UK's transition to a greener economy. The programme supports opportunities across sustainability, energy efficiency, smart technology, green construction and other areas contributing to the UK's net zero ambitions.

About the Role

A growing environmental services business is looking for a Payroll Administrator to support the delivery of accurate and timely payroll across multiple UK operations.

Working alongside payroll, HR and Finance teams, you will help ensure payroll data is accurate and up to date, statutory requirements are met and employees are paid correctly each pay cycle.

This role would suit someone who enjoys working with detail, resolving queries and maintaining accurate records within a busy payroll environment.

Important to Know

Full-time permanent position

Based in Leeds

£30,000 per year

Experience in payroll administration or processing required

Strong Excel and data-handling skills required

Knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements required

Key Responsibilities

Assist with the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls

Ensure payroll data is accurate, validated and ready for payment

Maintain and update employee payroll records and spreadsheets

Process new starters, leavers and contractual changes

Produce and issue P45 documentation

Update tax codes, student loan deductions and statutory changes received from HMRC

Support PAYE, National Insurance, pension and statutory payroll submissions

Reconcile payroll reports and provide data to Finance to support payroll funding

Support auto-enrolment and company pension scheme administration

Prepare pension reports and assist with pension payment submissions

Calculate and process statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP

Respond to employee payroll queries relating to pay, tax, deductions and pensions

Work closely with HR and Finance to maintain accurate payroll information

Assist with salary changes, wage increases and other payroll amendments

Help ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC legislation and internal procedures

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role

Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work accurately to tight payroll deadlines

Good Excel and data-handling skills

Strong communication skills

Ability to resolve payroll queries professionally

Collaborative approach and ability to work effectively within a team

Desirable Experience

Experience using Sage 50 Payroll or a similar payroll system

Experience using time and attendance systems

Experience working within a multi-site or operational business

Why Join?

£30,000 annual salary

Permanent opportunity within a growing environmental services business

Supportive Payroll and Finance environment

Exposure to multi-site payroll operations

Opportunity to develop payroll knowledge within a complex operational environment

Key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time

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