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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 24d ago ⏳ Closes in 67 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Trainee Payroll Administrator (23k) (Hybrid/Belfast) (Global)

Salary Range
£21,000 - £22,500
£1,750 - £1,875 / mo

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Belfast, Northern Ireland
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Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

VANRATH are assisting with the recruitment of a Trainee Payroll Administrator for a leading global financial organisation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an individual to join a thriving company that offers an amazing working environment, fantastic package and progression opportunities

This role will be Hybrid working, involving a split of working in Belfast City Centre, and working from home. This is a Monday - Friday position (Permanent).

Salary:

£21,000 - £22,500 + Progression Opportunities + Great Benefits

Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the accurate input of our Clients’ payroll data onto current payroll software.
  • Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and colleagues through ensuring that all data is accurate and that queries are progressed both accurately and efficiently as guided by your line Manager.
  • Complete assignments within agreed timescales e.g. adhere to monthly payroll deadlines.
  • Ensure that the firm’s risk management procedures, including Data Protection and the prevention of money laundering; and quality control procedures are adhered to at all times, including all administration.
  • Undertake any training or development co-ordinated by the Payroll/Tax Team.

Requirements

  • Good knowledge of Microsoft packages including Word, Excel and Outlook
  • Good organisational and administration skills with the ability to multi task and work to tight deadlines
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Ability to work as part of a team

Desirable Criteria:

  • Experience in a professional services environment

For further information on this vacancy, or any other jobs in Belfast or wider Northern Ireland, please apply via the link below or contact Jack Groves in the strictest confidence.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £21,000.00-£22,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Flexitime

Schedule:

  • Flexitime
  • Monday to Friday

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Belfast

Reference ID: TPA-VRATH

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Trainee Payroll Administrator (23k) (Hybrid/Belfast) (Global) roles across VANRATH's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £21,000 - £22,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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