We are Eversheds Sutherland, a global law firm, with more than 5,000 people across over 30 countries. We’re full-service with deep niche and sector experience. Whatever challenge, wherever in the world, we’re equipped and ready to meet it. We live our values, we’re purposeful and purpose-led. So although the world is fast-moving and rapidly changing, we see it as a place where everyone can thrive. We’re ambitious for our clients, our communities – and for you. Whether you’re starting out on your career or well established, whether you’re a lawyer or in business services. If you’re looking for what’s next, we are too.
The Opportunity
We are looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join our People team in Birmingham.
The Payroll Administrator will support the accurate, timely and compliant delivery of UK payroll. Working closely with the Payroll Manager and wider People Operations team, the role ensures payroll processing meets statutory requirements, internal controls and agreed deadlines, while providing a high‑quality and supportive service to employees and stakeholders.
Success in the role will be demonstrated through consistently accurate payroll delivery, strong compliance with HMRC and pension requirements, timely resolution of payroll queries, and well‑maintained audit trails supported by continuous improvement of payroll processes and controls.
Key Responsibilities
Payroll Delivery
- Maintain accurate employee records, including starters, leavers and approved contractual changes
- Process overtime, bonuses and other variable payments in line with agreed cut‑offs and approval controls
- Calculate and process statutory family leave payments (maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave)
- Process sickness absence payments in line with company policy and statutory requirements
- Ensure payrolls are delivered accurately and on time in line with agreed schedules
Stakeholder Management
- Work closely with People Services, Finance, Reward and Employee Relations to support accurate payroll delivery
- Respond to payroll queries clearly and professionally, ensuring agreed service levels are met
- Provide guidance to employees and managers on payroll processes and statutory entitlements
Compliance
- Ensure payroll processing complies with UK legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance and HMRC RTI requirements
- Support RTI submissions and statutory reporting in line with regulatory deadlines
- Maintain secure and confidential handling of employee data in line with GDPR and internal policies
- Provide accurate data and evidence to support internal and external audits
Systems, Reporting and Continuous Improvement
- Use the payroll system and HRIS to manage payroll inputs and employee data changes
- Produce payroll reports for month‑end checking, finance, reconciliations and audit purposes
- Use Microsoft Excel to validate payroll data, perform reconciliations and support accurate reporting
- Manage payroll queries via shared inboxes or ticketing tools
- Support continuous improvement of payroll processes, documentation and controls in partnership with People Services and Finance
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for the following skills and experience:
- Experience working in a payroll function, managing routine payroll changes and variable pay
- Sound understanding of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, National Insurance, statutory payments and RTI principles
- Excellent attention to detail, with care and accuracy when handling complex and sensitive data
- Confident using payroll systems, HRIS and Microsoft Excel to support accurate payroll delivery
- Clear and thoughtful communicator, comfortable building positive working relationships with colleagues and responding to employee queries
- Organised and dependable, able to manage deadlines while maintaining a consistently high standard of work
- Committed to providing a supportive, high‑quality payroll service
What’s in it for you?
At Eversheds Sutherland, we provide benefits focused on looking after you: your development, your performance, your financial future and your health, as well as providing the opportunity to make a contribution to the world.
- We’re fair, transparent and equitable
- We share in the success of the firm, reward alignment to our values, going above and beyond and your individual performance
- We support flexible ways of working through our remote working policy and commitment to flexible, agile and hybrid ways of working
- We support everything you are and all you bring through our powerful commitment to diversity and inclusion
- We provide a platform for your career, whatever your ambitions through our structured professional and personal training, mentoring and development programs
- We provide experience and opportunity through international and cross-function exposure
- We provide an opportunity to give back through our pro bono work and community engagement
Diversity & Inclusion
At Eversheds Sutherland, “Inclusive” is a core business value. We bring together different skillsets, global mindsets and approaches. We foster diversity of thought and the freedom to put ideas into action. We have an inherent respect for the individual. We have a strong belief in collaboration and teamwork. Sharing ideas, asking questions, solving challenges and meeting our clients’ goals: together.
We want all our people to thrive at work and reach their full potential and we work hard to continue to build a diverse and inclusive culture, monitor and report on our progress and impact, and develop our approach. This is reflected in our policies, systems and processes, and in our work with diversity membership organisations.
Many of our people work flexibly in some way and we are open to considering how we can accommodate flexible working arrangements alongside role requirements. If this is important to you, please talk to us about it during the recruitment process.
We want you to perform at your best during our recruitment process. If there is any adjustment or support you need, please contact us so we can discuss how we can best assist you.
For you,
For your success.
And what's next.