Payroll Administrator in Dundee DD1 – Immediate Start & Local Opportunities

Job Description: Payroll Administrator

Our client, a respected and growing organisation in Dundee DD1, is seeking a dedicated Payroll Administrator to join their finance team on an urgent temporary basis, with a strong view to becoming a permanent member of staff. This is a fantastic opportunity for a payroll professional to step into a busy, supportive environment where accuracy and timeliness are paramount.

As a specialist in finance staff recruitment, StaffDirect is perfectly positioned to connect you with this premier role. We understand the specific skills required for payroll excellence in Dundee's commercial landscape. Whether you're looking for an immediate start to bridge a gap or seeking a long-term career move, this position offers both stability and professional challenge.

Key Responsibilities & Duties

In this hands-on role, you will be the cornerstone of the payroll function, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time. Your day-to-day tasks will be varied and critical to business operations.

• End-to-End Payroll Processing: Managing the full monthly and weekly payroll cycle for a multi-department workforce, including calculations for salary, overtime, bonuses, statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP), and deductions.
• Pension Administration & Auto-Enrolment: Accurately handling pension contributions, submitting files to providers, and ensuring full compliance with auto-enrolment regulations and re-enrolment duties.
• HMRC Compliance & Reporting: Preparing and submitting accurate RTI (Real Time Information) submissions (FPS, EPS), dealing with tax code notices, and managing year-end procedures including P60 and P11D preparation.
• Query Resolution & Stakeholder Management: Serving as the first point of contact for all payroll enquiries from employees and department heads, resolving issues efficiently and with discretion.
• Systems & Process Improvement: Utilising payroll software (e.g., Sage, Xero, BrightPay, or similar) to its full potential, while also identifying opportunities to streamline processes for greater efficiency and accuracy.
• Record Keeping & Audits: Maintaining impeccable and GDPR-compliant payroll records, and assisting with internal and external audit requests related to payroll data.

Essential Skills & Experience Required

The ideal candidate will be a self-motivated payroll specialist with a proven track record in a fast-paced environment. You will combine technical expertise with a keen eye for detail.

• Proven Payroll Experience: A minimum of 2-3 years of hands-on experience running start-to-finish payrolls in the UK, with in-depth knowledge of UK payroll legislation, tax, and NI.
• Technical Proficiency: Strong working knowledge of major payroll software packages. Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables) are essential for data analysis and reporting.
• Meticulous Accuracy: An unwavering commitment to data accuracy and confidentiality. Payroll errors have significant impacts, so a zero-tolerance approach to mistakes is required.
• Communication & Discretion: Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to explain complex payroll matters clearly to non-finance personnel. You must handle sensitive information with utmost discretion.
• CIPP Qualification or Studying: A CIPP (Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals) qualification or a demonstrable commitment to studying towards one is a significant advantage.

How to Apply for This Payroll Role

Applying for this urgent Payroll Administrator position in Dundee DD1 through StaffDirect is straightforward. We pride ourselves on a fast, transparent, and supportive recruitment process.

We welcome applications from all qualified candidates. If you have experience in payroll but your background is in related fields like accounts administration or HR systems, we still encourage you to apply. For insights into the recruitment process from the other side, our candidate screening guide offers valuable perspective.