{"id":3314951,"url":"https://alion.io/job/als-senior-payroll-administrator","title":"Senior Payroll Administrator","company":{"id":449653,"name":"ALS","domain":"alsglobal.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/als-4","size_band":"201-500","is_staffing_agency":false,"employer_type":"direct","is_intermediary":false,"listed_via":null,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"B","score":81,"open_postings":78,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.756,"repost_share":0.013,"time_to_fill_p50_days":30,"computed_at":"2026-10-30T05:48:23Z"}},"role":"Finance","role_family":"Finance","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"remote_scope_basis":null,"remote_working_hours":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Rotherham, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":null,"salary_estimate":{"min_usd":54000,"max_usd":108000,"period":"year","method":"role_seniority_country_remote_cell","sample_n":109},"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[{"name":"GDPR","optional":false},{"name":"Microsoft Excel","optional":false}],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-10-26T00:00:00Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-10-26","last_verified_at":"2026-10-30T05:58:40Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":4,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":4},"description":"At ALS, we encourage you to dream big.\nWhen you join us, you’ll be part of a global team harnessing the power of scientific testing and data-driven insights to build a healthier future.\nSenior Payroll Administrator\nLocation: Rotherham - Office Based\nHours: 40 hours per week\nReports to: Payroll Manager UK & Ireland\nOverview\nALS Laboratories UK is looking for an experienced Senior Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team based in Rotherham. This is a key role supporting the accurate, compliant and timely delivery of payroll services across the UK and EMEA, with a particular focus on UK and Ireland payrolls.\nWorking closely with the Payroll Manager UK & Ireland, you will act as a senior point of contact within the payroll team, providing guidance to Payroll Administrators, supporting day-to-day payroll operations, and helping to resolve complex payroll queries. The role requires strong technical payroll knowledge, excellent attention to detail, and the ability to manage sensitive employee information with professionalism and confidentiality.\nThis is an excellent opportunity for a payroll professional who is confident managing end-to-end payroll processes, working to strict deadlines, supporting compliance requirements, and contributing to continuous improvement across payroll systems and processes.\nKey Responsibilities\nThe successful candidate will be responsible for:\nSupporting the accurate and timely processing of UK and EMEA payrolls, ensuring all payroll activities are completed in line with agreed deadlines.\nManaging end-to-end payroll administration, including data input, validation, checking, reconciliation and issue resolution.\nActing as a senior point of reference for Payroll Administrators, providing day-to-day guidance, support and informal coaching.\nSupporting the Payroll Manager UK & Ireland with complex payroll matters and deputising when required.\nConducting pre-payroll and post-payroll checks, including monthly reconciliations of gross pay, deductions and net pay.\nEnsuring payroll data is processed in line with HMRC requirements, employment legislation, company policy and internal controls.\nPreparing and submitting statutory payroll returns, including RTI, P60s, payrolled benefits and P11D(b), accurately and on time.\nInvestigating payroll queries and discrepancies, identifying root causes and implementing appropriate solutions.\nLiaising professionally with internal stakeholders including HR, Finance, Accounts and line managers, as well as external providers such as HMRC, pension providers and auditors.\nMaintaining accurate employee payroll records and ensuring all payroll information is handled confidentially and in accordance with GDPR and data protection requirements.\nEssential Criteria\nWe are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:\nSignificant payroll administration experience, ideally within a complex or multi-site organisation.\nStrong working knowledge of UK payroll legislation, statutory payments, tax, pensions, deductions and payroll compliance.\nExperience or working knowledge of EMEA payrolls, particularly Ireland, would be highly advantageous.\nProven ability to manage end-to-end payroll processes accurately and independently.\nExcellent attention to detail, with strong checking, reconciliation and data validation skills.\nExperience using payroll systems, ideally SAGE, along with strong Excel skills.\nA sound understanding of payroll controls, audit requirements, confidentiality and GDPR/data protection principles.\nStrong problem-solving skills, with the ability to investigate payroll discrepancies and resolve issues effectively.\nExcellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the confidence to explain payroll matters clearly to employees, managers and external contacts.\nThe ability to prioritise workload, manage competing deadlines and support the wider payroll team in a senior capacity.\nEmployee Benefits Include:\nStarting with 25 days of annual leave, increasing to 30 days, plus 8 public holidays (pro rata for part-time).\nOption to purchase additional annual leave.\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay Scheme.\n‘Value Awards’ Recognition Awards.\nPerkbox Membership offering access to discounts and a wellness hub.\nLearning and study support to help you grow.\nGroup Personal Pension Plan.\nOn-site car parking.\nAbout You\nYou will be highly organised, accurate and professional, with a strong customer-focused approach. You will be confident handling sensitive payroll matters, supporting colleagues and working collaboratively with HR, Finance and operational teams. You will also be proactive in identifying opportunities to improve payroll processes, controls and service delivery.\nWorking at ALS\nThe ALS team is a diverse and dedicated community united by our passion to make a difference in the world.\nOur values are important to us, and shape how we work, how we treat each other and how we recognise excellence.\nAt ALS, you’ll be supported to develop new skills and reach your full potential. We invest in our people with programs and opportunities that help you build a diverse career with us.\nWe want everyone to have a safe, flexible and rewarding career that makes a positive impact on our people, the planet and our communities.\nEveryone Matters\nALS is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where the strengths and perspectives of each employee are both recognised and valued.\nALS also welcomes applications from people with all levels of ability. 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