Payroll Administrator (13 month FTC)

We need everyone's positive energy and innovative thinking to lead the energy transition to net zero. That's why we welcome applications from all backgrounds and experiences and have a range of flexible working options to suit everyone!

We are looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our People Function at the Trinity House on a full-time, hybrid basis. This is a 13-month fixed-term contract with a salary ranging from £29,173 to £37,860.

Here's what you'll be doing:

We're looking for a Payroll Administrator to join our HR Organisational Data & Payroll team. Our mission is to use our expertise and technology to make the complex easy for our colleagues.

You'll be working alongside a supportive team of 7 other Administrators helping the 3 Payroll Advisors, the deputy Payroll Manager and the Payroll Manager to deliver the monthly payroll for around 10,000 colleagues.

Operating in a multi-system environment using both SAP and Workday payroll systems, you'll be responsible for

• The administration of payroll and benefits processes,
• Handling colleague queries with professional empathy, and owning any issues through to their resolution.
• You'll develop your own focal areas and support payroll change projects, meaning you'll need to work collaboratively with both internal and external stakeholders to ensure our solutions are operating efficiently.
• Gaining responsibility for key processes, you'll play a critical part in assuring our payroll outputs are accurate, compliant, and easy to understand, so our colleagues can concentrate on helping our customers.

What we need from you:

• Excellent attention to detail and comfortable working with systems and large datasets
• Highly organised with experience working in virtual teams and able to communicate and deliver a positive customer experience using digital channels (email, live chat)
• High personal integrity, treating confidential information appropriately
• A payroll qualification (i.e. CIPP Introduction to PAYE & NIC certificate or equivalent) or experience in payroll and HR administration for a large organisation
• Experience of SAP and/or Workday administration

Here’s what you need to know

• Award-Winning Benefits: Our market-leading benefits package includes: 26 days of holiday plus bank holidays, a generous pension scheme, life cover, bonus opportunities, and access to 20 flexible benefits with tax and/or NI savings.
• Recognised with the Personnel Today Reward, Recognition and Benefits Award 2022, our benefits truly stand out.
• Outstanding Employer Accolades: Awarded Best Place to Work for 16–34-year-olds and named as a Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025 employer.
• Recognised for Family-Friendly and Hybrid Policies: In 2024, we earned Double Recognition at the Personnel Today Awards for our exceptional family-friendly and hybrid working initiatives. Lets discuss how we can work together flexibly.
• Inclusive Employer: As the only energy company in the Inclusive Top 50 UK Employers, we’re committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and fairness for everyone.
• Support for Disabled Applicants: As a Disability Confident Employer, we guarantee an interview for all disabled candidates who meet the minimum role criteria.
• Development Opportunities: With inclusive talent networks, learning resources, and skill-building programs, your career growth is a priority.