Payroll Administrator

As Payroll Administrator, 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 role suits someone who enjoys working with detail, solving queries and maintaining accurate records within a busy payroll environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Payroll Processing

• Assist in the preparation and processing of weekly and monthly payrolls
• Ensure all payroll data is accurate and validated before payment
• Maintain and update employee payroll records and payroll spreadsheets
• Process new starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Produce and issue P45 documentation

Compliance & Reporting

• Update tax codes, student loan deductions and statutory changes received from HMRC
• Support the submission of PAYE, National Insurance, pension and statutory returns
• Reconcile payroll reports and provide data to the finance team to support payroll funding
• Ensure payroll processes remain compliant with HMRC legislation and payroll regulations

Pensions & Statutory Payments

• Support the administration of auto-enrolment and company pension schemes
• Prepare pension reports and assist with submission of pension payments
• Calculate and process statutory payments including:
• SSP (Statutory Sick Pay)
• SMP (Statutory Maternity Pay)
• SPP (Statutory Paternity Pay)

Employee Support

• Respond to payroll queries relating to pay, tax, deductions and pensions
• Work closely with HR and finance teams to ensure accurate payroll information is maintained
• Assist with payroll variations such as salary changes and wage increases

What 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 working in a payroll administration or payroll processing role
• Good understanding of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work to tight payroll deadlines
• Experience using Sage 50 Payroll or similar payroll systems (desirable)
• Experience working with time and attendance systems (desirable)
• Strong Excel and data handling skills
• Good communication skills with the ability to resolve payroll queries professionally
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment

Why Join Panda?

• Join a growing environmental services business with strong long-term investment
• Work within a supportive payroll and finance team
• Gain exposure to multi-site payroll operations
• Develop your payroll expertise in a complex operational environment

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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.

Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact.

Take the first step and join us on the journey.

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