Payroll Administrator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Payroll Administrator
Location: Volvo Group Head Office, Warwick (+ Hybrid)
Hours: Full Time – Fixed term contract (minimum 6 months)
Salary: £11.80 - £12.82 per hour (dependent on experience)
Are you an experienced Payroll Administrator?...
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At Volvo Group UK we are looking for Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team within People Services.
This fixed term contract based at our head office in Warwick with hybrid working. It is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a dynamic and evolving environment with a great team and culture.
People Services is part of the Global People & Culture organization and is made up of Payroll, Recruitment, HR Administration. The teams are focused on delivering the best service for the business aligned with the Volvo Group’s core values Customer Success, Trust, Passion, Change & Performance.
Your Role…
We are a small payroll team responsible for the end to end processing of all UK Group Company Payrolls..
Main Responsibilities Include:
- Process the monthly/weekly payrolls inputting data and updating records on the payroll system. Producing accurately and timely payments to all.
- Control and validate all variable input for the payroll, both manual and import from the Time and Attendance system (SAP)
- Respond to enquiries from employees, managers and external bodies
- Administer and process Statutory Payments for SMP, SPP, SAP, SHPP and SSP
- Administer and process elements of pay under the salary sacrifice schemes such as Cycle to Work
- Administer and process all Benefits in Kind e.g. Company cars and Healthcare
- Administer annual P11Ds
- Other duties include monthly fuel reconciliation and duties related to pension schemes
What We Can Offer You….
We have an excellent benefit package including;
- Hybrid Working (once fully trained)
- Employee Assistance Programme (wellness, mindfulness & counselling)
- Discounts on Gym memberships, shopping vouchers and Holiday & Travel.
- Free on-site parking
- On-site gym
- Canteen and coffee shop
Who Are You?
We’d like you to have payroll experience, you will be comfortable with numbers and be able to maintain a high level of accuracy in your work. Knowledge of payroll systems such as Payrite or similar and knowledge of government legislation including data protection is highly beneficial
Apply today and let’s start a conversation.
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months
Salary: Up to £12.82 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Store discount
- Wellness programme
Schedule:
- Day shift
Experience:
- payroll: 1 year (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Payroll admin 135257
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
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.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Payroll Administrator roles across Volvo Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Transportation Equipment Manufacturing.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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