Payroll Administrator
Payroll administrators make sure employees get paid the right amount on the right date.
Day-to-day Tasks
- enter employee data onto a payroll system
- process wages, overtime, deductions and send out pay slips
- calculate statutory contributions like pensions and National Insurance
- audit information to make sure it’s accurate and up-to-date
- answer staff queries about timesheets or pay slips
- create payroll reports for management
Skills and Knowledge
- to be thorough and pay attention to detail
- administration skills
- the ability to work well with others
- maths knowledge
- sensitivity and understanding
- the ability to work on your own
- excellent verbal communication skills
- the ability to think clearly using logic and reasoning
- to be able to use a computer and the main software packages confidently
Industry Qualifications
You may be able to join a payroll department as an assistant or take on payroll responsibilities while working in a related role like human resources or finance. You could then do on-the-job training through a professional body, such as the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals or the Institute of Accountants and Bookkeepers