Payroll Administrator

Payroll Administrator
Location: Leeds
Department: Payroll / Finance
Reports to: UK Payroll Manager

As a Payroll Administrator at Panda, you will play an important role in supporting the delivery of accurate and timely payroll across multiple UK entities.
Working closely with the UK Payroll Manager, HR teams and Finance, you will help ensure payroll data is maintained correctly, statutory requirements are met, and employees across the business are paid accurately each pay cycle.
This Payroll Administrator role would suit someone who enjoys working with detail, solving queries and maintaining accurate records within a busy payroll environment.

The Role
As a Payroll Administrator, you’ll support weekly and monthly payroll activity, helping to ensure payroll information is accurate, up to date and processed in line with payroll deadlines.
You’ll be part of a supportive team, working across payroll processing, compliance, pensions, statutory payments and employee queries.

What You’ll Be Doing
You’ll be responsible for:
Assisting in the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
Ensuring payroll data is accurate, validated and ready for payment
Maintaining and updating employee payroll records and payroll spreadsheets
Processing new starters, leavers and contractual changes
Producing and issuing P45 documentation
Updating tax codes, student loan deductions and statutory changes received from HMRC
Supporting PAYE, National Insurance, pension and statutory payroll submissions
Reconciling payroll reports and providing data to Finance to support payroll funding
Supporting auto-enrolment and company pension scheme administration
Preparing pension reports and assisting with pension payment submissions
Calculating and processing statutory payments including SSP, SMP and SPP
Responding to employee payroll queries relating to pay, tax, deductions and pensions
Working closely with HR and Finance to ensure accurate payroll information is maintained
Assisting with payroll variations such as salary changes, wage increases and other amendments
Helping ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC legislation and company proceduresWhat We’re Looking For
We’re looking for someone who enjoys working in a structured payroll environment and takes pride in accuracy.
You will likely have:
Previous experience in a payroll administration or payroll processing role
A good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
Strong attention to detail and the ability to work to tight payroll deadlines
Good Excel and data handling skills
Strong communication skills with the ability to resolve payroll queries professionally
A collaborative approach and the ability to work well within a team
Experience using Sage 50 Payroll or a similar payroll system would be desirable
Experience working with time and attendance systems would also be beneficialWhy Join Panda?
This is a great opportunity for a Payroll Administrator looking to develop their payroll career within a growing environmental services business.
At Panda, you’ll:
Join a business with strong long-term investment and growth plans
Work within a supportive Payroll and Finance team
Gain exposure to multi-site payroll operations
Develop your payroll knowledge in a complex operational environment
Play a key role in helping ensure employees are paid accurately and on timeWe are Panda. We value waste.
We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste.
Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values. While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve.
At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.
We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward.
We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.
And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing.
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