Payroll Administrator

Culina Group is a leading UK 3rd party food & drinks logistics provider offering dedicated and shared user warehousing and distribution solutions. At Culina we have a winning culture, we believe that our culture is one of the reasons our company continues to thrive… A place where you're valued, challenged, and inspired! We’re looking for a detail-oriented Payroll Administrator on FTC to join our team, supporting the accurate and timely processing of payroll. This role is ideal for someone with 1–3 years’ hands-on payroll administration experience , who enjoys working with data and thrives in a fast-paced environment. Reporting to the Payroll Manager, you'll play a key role in delivering a high-quality payroll service while ensuring compliance with statutory requirements. Key Responsibilities Process end-to-end payroll activities in line with deadlines Maintain and input accurate payroll data (starters, leavers, pay changes) Record and validate time & attendance, absence, sickness, and holiday data Produce payslips and ensure accuracy of all payroll outputs Review exception reports, investigate discrepancies, and make corrections Manage statutory deductions and liaise with HMRC and external bodies Support pension administration, including auto-enrolment compliance Assist with BACS payment processing Respond to employee payroll queries within agreed SLAs Support payroll projects and continuous improvement initiatives At least 1–3 years’ payroll administration experience (essential) Strong data entry and accuracy skills with high attention to detail Good working knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements Experience using payroll systems ( Resourcelink experience highly desirable ) Confidence using Excel and other MS Office tools Strong organisational and problem-solving skills Ability to manage multiple deadlines A proactive, customer-focused approach As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and div