Payroll Administrator (Fixed Term)

Eville & Jones is the largest provider of Veterinary Official Controls in Europe. We are committed to safeguarding animal welfare within the food chain, ensuring that food is safe to eat, and enabling the import and export of products of animal origin. Part of the Phenna Group and with an annual turnover of £60m, E&J has recently been recognised in the Sunday Times as one of the UKs fastest growing companies. Whilst our 850 strong team of veterinary professionals are out in the field ensuring animal welfare standards are met within the UK and that the meat is safe to enter the food chain, we have a team of 60 Central Support heroes back at our Leeds head office that cover the central support functions. Due to increased workload we are seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Payroll Administrator on a Fixed Term 6-8 months, contract to join our small Payroll team reporting to the Payroll Manager. The role will focus on supporting the payroll processes for around 800 employees to ensure that they are paid correctly and on time. The position will also provide pensions and general administrative support. What will you be doing? Processing monthly payrolls accurately, ensuring deadlines are met. Maintain the payroll processing system and records by gathering, calculating, and inputting data. Processing new starters and leavers on the payroll system, including any associated adjustments. Responding to employee queries via email and telephone relating to pay, deductions, pensions, and general payroll matters Liasing with managers to ensure timesheets are logged and approved in a timely manner Processing sickness and other absences in line with company policies. Managing employee changes including salary amendments, job titles, and personal details. Processing overtime payments and payroll deductions. Processing permanent and variable elements, payrolling benefits in kind, and statutory payments. Adhering to payroll policies and procedures and complying with relevant payroll legislations. Involved with the processing of tax year end and annual reporting, including P11Ds. Administration support towards the Group Personal Pension Plan, where applicable. Supporting with opt-outs, opt-ins, and scheme changes for salary sacrifice pension scheme. Providing general payroll administration support as required The successful applicant will have at least one years’ previous administrative experience in a Payroll function and will also have/be able to demonstrate: Proven experience in payroll administration or a similar role Strong organisational and administrative skills with excellent attention to detail Competent in using Microsoft Excel – strong Excel skills (lookups/data manipulation) would be advantageous. Strong knowledge and experience of payroll systems – Sage 50 Payroll preferred, but not essential. Ability to work independently and exercise own initiative. Practical and logical; able to solve problems quickly. Resilient and enjoys working in a time sensitive environment. Personable with strong communication and relationship building capabilities. What we are offering: We are offering you the opportunity to play a key role within an established, growing and successful company that blends commerciality with delivering a key role to society. This role will enable you to make a real difference and see the wider impact of your work. Salary – £28,000 - £30,000pa depending on skills and experience 23 days holiday (increasing each year to a maximum of 25 days) plus 8 bank holidays Company pension scheme Reward and Recognition Scheme Salary sacrifice car scheme Perkbox scheme – a variety of discounts and benefits Free car parking Employee Assistance Programme/Financial wellbeing service Death in service/accident cover This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week on a fixed term contract for 6-8 months. Although primarily office based (LS15 8ZB), there will be some flexibility to hybrid/remote working. If this sounds like the job for you, we would love to hear from you! Closing Date 1 June 2026