Payroll Administrator - WFH
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 1, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Cloudstaff scores B on the Alion truth index.
Join the heart of our payroll operations as a Payroll Assistant Level 1. Dive into crucial tasks including corporate payroll management and timesheet accuracy verification. In this exciting role, you will liaise with clients on paychecks and ensure seamless data entries into our databases from the comfort of your home office in the Philippines. Ideal for proactive individuals eager to streamline payroll processes, your role will make a tangible impact on our HR team's efficiency and delivery.
KEY SKILLS:
- Payroll management and processing
- Timesheet verification for accuracy
- Liaison and effective communication with clients
- Data entry into databases and spreadsheets
- Administrative and supportive tasks as needed
Payroll Administrator
Location: Borehamwood
Salary: Highly competitive, depending on experience
Employment type: Full-time
About the Company
Our client is a successful family-run business operating in the fast-paced construction labour-supply sector. The company works with some of the UK’s leading Tier 1 and Tier 2 contractors across civil engineering, residential construction, rail, power and utilities.
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join its dynamic team in Borehamwood.
The Role
The Payroll Administrator will support the accurate and timely processing of the company’s weekly payroll while ensuring that candidate records and compliance documents are complete and up to date.
This is a deadline-driven position requiring excellent attention to detail, a very high level of confidence using Microsoft Excel and experience with CIS and umbrella payroll arrangements.
The successful candidate will communicate regularly with colleagues, site teams, workers, payroll providers and umbrella companies using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook. Candidate details and compliance records will be managed through the company’s CRM system.
Key Responsibilities
Enter and process weekly timesheets accurately and within agreed deadlines.
Liaise with site teams to obtain missing information, payment authorisations and clarification of hours or rates.
Compile payroll information from employee and subcontractor timesheets and associated records.
Review timesheets, wage calculations and payroll data to identify and resolve discrepancies.
Process and administer payments involving CIS and umbrella companies.
Liaise with umbrella companies and the external payroll provider to resolve queries and ensure workers are paid accurately and on time.
Communicate professionally and efficiently through Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook.
Use Microsoft Excel extensively to manage, check and reconcile payroll information.
Create, use and troubleshoot Excel formulas to identify and correct errors.
Enter, maintain and update candidate details within the company’s CRM system.
Use the CRM system to manage candidate compliance documents and records.
Prepare, issue and maintain Key Information Documents (KIDs).
Complete and record right-to-work checks, ensuring all required evidence is valid and up to date.
Monitor document expiry dates and follow up promptly when updated information is required.
Ensure candidate and compliance information held within the CRM is accurate, complete and current.
Support CIS administration and ensure the correct treatment of subcontractor payments.
Maintain payroll records in accordance with company procedures and applicable legislation.
Assist with filing, archiving and other payroll-related administrative duties.
Complete the full weekly payroll process within the required timeframes.
Undertake other reasonable ad hoc duties as required.
Experience and Skills
The successful candidate will ideally have:
Previous payroll experience within the construction or labour-supply industry.
Practical CIS payroll experience-this is essential.
Experience and a good working knowledge of umbrella payroll arrangements.
An understanding of worker payment methods involving CIS and umbrella companies.
Experience handling Key Information Documents, right-to-work checks and worker compliance records.
Experience using a CRM system to manage candidate information and compliance documentation.
A working knowledge of HMRC payroll requirements and relevant legislation.
A good understanding of the construction industry and its payroll and compliance responsibilities.
Experience working with an external payroll provider.
Previous experience using payroll software, construction-specific software or a similar business system.
A very high level of confidence and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Strong Excel skills, including formulas, data checking, reconciliation and troubleshooting.
Confidence using Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Outlook as primary workplace communication tools.
Excellent numerical accuracy and attention to detail.
Strong organisational and time-management skills.
The ability to manage competing priorities and meet strict daily and weekly deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
The confidence to communicate effectively with employees, subcontractors, site teams, agencies, customers, umbrella companies and colleagues.
A positive, collaborative approach and the ability to work well as part of a team.
Career Development
The company is looking for someone who is keen to learn, develop their skills and progress within the organisation.
Qualifications
EXPERIENCE:
- Minimum 2+ years of experience as a Payroll Specialist or in a similar HR/Payroll role
- Experience in a BPO/Shared Service setting is advantageous
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- Experience in general accounting is a plus
SOFTWARE:
- Proficiency with payroll software such as ADP system and Paychex
- Specialist who is highly proficient in using spreadsheets as their primary system
PERSONALITY MATCH/SOFT SKILLS:
- Keen attention to detail with strong numerical and analytical skills
- Excellent organizational abilities and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Effective time management and accounting administration proficiency
Perks and benefits
Default CS Perks
HMO + 1 FREE DEPENDENT ON THE 16TH DAY