Senior Payroll Administrator

Senior Payroll Administrator | Luton | Hybrid

Salary: Competitive + Benefits

Brand: Guidant Global

If you are looking for a role where your payroll experience will be valued and your contribution will make a real difference, this could be a great next step.

What you will be doing

Support the successful delivery of a large monthly payroll for a secure account.
Process payroll-related data accurately and on time, ensuring a high standard of quality and control.
Handle worker, supplier and client queries relating to payroll, onboarding and compliance.
Carry out right to work and new starter compliance activity, onboarding and offboarding tasks.
Maintain records and update relevant systems, including payroll and vendor management processes.
Provide support across invoicing, self-billing, purchase order updates and credit control activity.
Work closely with the wider payroll and compliance team to maintain continuity and reduce operational risk.
Contribute ideas to improve processes, strengthen controls and enhance the way the team works.

What we are looking for

Experience working with payroll data and time-sensitive processing activity.
Strong attention to detail and confidence working with sensitive information.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to handle queries professionally and clearly.
Good Excel and systems capability.
Understanding of compliance processes such as right to work, onboarding and worker documentation.
A proactive, team-oriented mindset with the confidence to take responsibility and support others.
Previous experience in a regulated, secure or process-driven environment would be advantageous.

Why join us?

Competitive salary plus attractive benefits.
Hybrid working with flexibility outside key payroll periods.
Birthday leave and a paid volunteering day from day one.
Pension and company-funded life assurance from the start of employment.
Access to wellbeing support including an Employee Assistance Programme, Calm app access and wellbeing resources.
Employee discounts, cashback savings and lifestyle benefits.
The chance to join a business that invests in its people, supports development and welcomes new ideas.

Important information - Security Clearance

This role sits within a government aligned environment, which means successful candidates will need to go through a security clearance process.

We'll explain the process clearly.
You'll be fully supported through the steps.
Clearance is required before you can start in post.

We welcome applications from individuals requiring varying levels of flexibility, our supportive and highly experienced team will provide you with the full details of the role.

You are guaranteed an interview if you can demonstrate that you can meet the role requirements above and have a disability /long-term health condition - just tell us when applying for the role. Our interview guarantee also applies to any current reservists, ex-armed forces personnel or forces spouses applying. We also recognise the value people with previous convictions can bring to society and are proud to be a "Ban the Box" employer.

We genuinely care about creating a diverse and inclusive team and we welcome people from all backgrounds, with different perspectives and experiences to work with us. We cannot, and will never discriminate against anyone based on, race, ethnicity, national origin, colour, sex, gender identity, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, religion, beliefs, disability status, family or parental status, age, marriage and civil partnerships, pregnancy and maternity. At Guidant Global everyone has the freedom to give their opinion, build their career path and be part of a cooperative and supportive team. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of the application or interview process please do let us know. In your application please feel free to note which pronouns you use