Senior Payroll Administrator
Uxbridge - (UK)
Are you an experienced Payroll professional who prides themselves on accuracy, service excellence, and teamwork? Do you enjoy problem‑solving, improving processes, and supporting the development of others?
If so, this could be your next move.
We're looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll Operations team in Uxbridge. In this role, you'll play a key part in ensuring colleagues across the business are paid accurately and on time, while supporting process improvements and helping develop team capability.
Why Join Us?
At ManpowerGroup, people are central to everything we do. You'll join a supportive, collaborative payroll team where you can grow through cross‑training, learn new skills, and contribute to ongoing improvements across our processes.
What You'll Be Doing
Payroll Processing & Accuracy
- Process and validate payroll submissions and templates
- Manage SSP, Parental Pay, Student Loans, NI exemptions, Pensions and RTI tasks
- Handle holiday queries and statutory payroll documentation
Customer Service & Query Resolution
- Respond to payroll queries from employees, internal teams and external agencies
- Produce statements of earnings, copy payslips, references and government forms
Payments & Adjustments
- Process BACS recalls, faster payments and CHAPS
- Manage overpayments, manual adjustments and payroll reconciliations
Compliance & Year‑End
- Support Auto‑Enrolment, P11D activities and National Statistics Surveys
- Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements, internal controls and SOX frameworks
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
- Support and cross‑train team members
- Contribute to department goals
- Identify and support implementation of process improvements
What We're Looking For
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Strong communication skills
- Positive, proactive team player
- Good Excel and general IT skills
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines
You'll Thrive If You…
- Enjoy working collaboratively
- Take pride in accurate, timely payroll delivery
- Are motivated by improving processes
- Bring flexibility and a solution‑focused mindset
What You'll Receive
- Competitive base salary + annual performance bonus
- 24 days' holiday (rising to 27 with service) + birthday off, plus option to buy up to 5 extra days
- Competitive pension with increasing contributions
- Flexible benefits fund (medical, dental, gym, health screening and more)
- Family‑friendly policies and Employee Assistance Programme
- Early‑finish Fridays, share purchase plan, volunteering opportunities and retail discounts
About Us
ManpowerGroup is a global leader in workforce solutions and has been recognised as one of the world's most ethical companies for 16 consecutive years. We're committed to an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves and succeed on merit.
Applicants must be based in the UK with full right to work.
Interested?
If you're passionate about payroll and delivering great service, apply today and take the next step in your career with ManpowerGroup in Uxbridge.
