Payroll & HR Administrator – UK Payroll

Manila Recruitment

Remote Payroll & HR Administrator processing weekly UK payroll for 200+ temporary employees at a growing Philippines-based recruitment company. Managing HMRC submissions, pensions, records, and employee support.

Posted 8/18/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇭 PhilippinesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive payroll processing expertise, including end-to-end payroll management, compliance with UK payroll regulations, and proficiency in handling workplace pensions. Strong attention to detail and accuracy in payroll reconciliation and reporting are essential.

Highest-signal resume keywords

End-To-End Payroll ExperienceUK Payroll ExposureSage Payroll ExperienceNEST Pension AdministrationData Reconciliation Skills

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Hard Skills

Payroll ProcessingPAYE KnowledgeTax Code ManagementNational Insurance UnderstandingStatutory PaymentsExcel ProficiencyPayroll AccuracyHoliday Pay CalculationsDeductions ProcessingClient Liaison

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsAttention to DetailAbility to Work IndependentlyCalm Professional MannerPrioritization Under Pressure

Tools & Technologies

BrightPaySage HRSage PayrollSpreadsheetsPayroll Software

Industry Keywords

Temporary Workforce PayrollRecruitment Agency PayrollWorkplace Pension ProcessesHMRC Payroll SubmissionsEmployee Records Management

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently process accurate weekly payroll for 200+ temporary workers and meet deadlines
Review client timesheets and attendance data for missing workers, incorrect hours, and incorrect pay rates
Reconcile payroll reports before submission and issue payslips
Process starters, leavers, pay rate changes, and deductions
Submit HMRC payroll submissions
Administer workplace pension processes, including NEST enrolments, contributions, and opt-outs
Investigate and resolve pay queries
Maintain accurate payroll records and audit trails
Maintain employee records, right to work documentation, and absence records
Process holiday requests, sickness records, and entitlement balances
Respond to employee queries regarding payroll, holiday, sickness, and general employment matters
Prepare letters and documents relating to starters, leavers, and employment changes
Support compliance and general HR administration
Build and improve trackers, spreadsheets, and internal processes
Liaise with clients regarding missing or inaccurate payroll information
Escalate payroll risks or discrepancies quickly
Help create a smooth and professional employee experience

Requirements

What you’ll need

5+ years of payroll experience, preferably with UK payroll exposure
Previous end-to-end payroll experience essential
Experience processing weekly payroll preferred
BrightPay experience preferred but not mandatory
Recruitment agency or temporary workforce payroll experience highly desirable
Strong knowledge of PAYE, tax codes, National Insurance, and statutory payments
Experience with Sage HR, Sage Payroll, or similar systems
Experience administering NEST or workplace pensions
Excellent Excel and data reconciliation skills
High attention to detail and accuracy
Ability to work independently and prioritize under pressure
Strong communication skills with a calm, professional manner
Senior-level experience with the ability to work autonomously and manage payroll responsibilities independently
Strong track record of payroll accuracy, particularly with tax codes, holiday pay calculations, and NEST pension contributions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunities to develop skills and gain further exposure to UK payroll and HR operations
Professional and collaborative working environment
Long-term career opportunity with a growing UK-focused company