Senior Payroll Administrator

London (Up to 3 Days per Week Onsite)
6-Month Contract
£197 £300 per day (Umbrella)
IR35: In Scope
Security Clearance: Active SC or eligible

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Payroll Administrator to join a busy HR Operations team within a central government environment on a 6-month contract.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in delivering payroll and HR operational support within a fast-paced, structured setting.

The Role

You will support the delivery of payroll and HR administrative services across the employee lifecycle, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and excellent stakeholder engagement.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting matrix management of a small team of HR Advisers

• Assisting with weekly and monthly payroll processing

• Maintaining and updating data within the HR Information System

• Monitoring HR case trackers to ensure actions remain on track

• Resolving transactional HR queries and managing escalated issues

• Ensuring GDPR compliance and protection of sensitive personal data

• Researching and recommending solutions to meet business needs

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience using MHR iTrent (mandatory)

• Strong Google Workspace and Microsoft Office skills

• Experience within HR Operations and payroll environments

• Excellent stakeholder engagement and customer service skills

• Ability to work flexibly in a fast-paced operational role

• Active SC clearance or eligibility