Contract

Payroll Administrator - Temp

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MPI Limited

Job Description

Location: Hertford

Job Type: Full-time, Temporary / Contract (6 Months – Potential to go permanent)

Start Date: Immediate / Quick Start

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role:

Are you detail-oriented, highly organised, and confident working with figures and spreadsheets? We are looking for an approachable and methodical Payroll Administrator for a quick start on an initial 6-month contract, with strong potential to transition into a permanent role.

In this role, you will play a key part in supporting our fast-paced payroll department. You will be responsible for the weekly end-to-end administration of contractor payroll, ensuring timesheets are accurately analysed, processed, and billed on time every single week.

This is an ideal entry-to-mid-level position for a proactive professional who thrives in a deadline-driven environment, picks up new systems quickly, and takes pride in exceptional accuracy.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Timesheet & Payroll Processing: Accurately analyse and process high volumes of timesheet and payroll data to support weekly pay cycles and onward client billing.
  • Client Compliance: Ensure all timesheets are completed thoroughly in accordance with specific client requirements.
  • VMS & Payroll Systems: Quickly adapt to internal payroll software and retrieve/collect timesheet data across various systems.
  • Reporting & Administration: Assist with general payroll administration and ad-hoc finance/payroll tasks.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Availability: Immediately available or on short notice for an immediate start.
  • Adaptability: Fast learner with the ability to pick up new payroll systems and software quickly.
  • Strong Analytical & Data Skills: Exceptional attention to detail with the ability to analyse high volumes of data accurately.
  • Numeracy & Literacy: Good working level of Maths and English.
  • IT Skills: Practical knowledge of MS Office.
  • Work Ethic: Professional, calm under pressure, and methodical with strong time management skills to meet fixed weekly deadlines.
  • Integrity: Highly trustworthy with a deep understanding of discretion and confidentiality.

Contract Details & Benefits:

  • Contract Duration: 6-month contract (with strong potential for permanent employment)
  • Start Date: Immediate / Short notice preferred

How to Apply

If you are a methodical administrator available for a quick start and looking for a 6-month contract with long-term prospects, we’d love to hear from you! Click Apply to submit your CV.

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