Payroll Administrator - FTC
3/5/2026
The Payroll Administrator will be responsible for the accurate and timely calculation and payment of payroll, processing new employees, leavers, and pay changes in compliance with regulations. Key duties include recording time/attendance data, undertaking audit tasks, reporting payroll outputs to internal and external stakeholders, and managing pension obligations.
Working Hours
35 hours/week
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Language
English
Visa Sponsorship
No
Company Description
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!
Job Description
We are now seeking a Payroll Administrator to join our Payroll team at our Spalding site to ensure accurate and timely calculation and payment of Payroll.
As the successful candidate, you will contribute to the overall success of the site, and will report directly to the Payroll Manager.
This is a full time, 6 month FTC position working Monday to Friday, 08:30 to 16:30, offering a competitive salary and package and the opportunity to work with a forward thinking market leader.
Job responsibilities of Payroll Administrator include:
- Process payroll in line with agreed deadlines, liaising with Managers and Employees where appropriate.
- Process new employees, leavers, pay changes, in line with contractual compliance and statutory regulations
- Processing of accurate payroll data recording time, attendance, sickness, absence & holiday entitlement and provision of payslips.
- Undertake audit tasks including checking exception reports, analysing and making corrections to payroll data as and when required.
- Reporting payroll outputs reports and interfaces with stakeholders internal and external to the Organisation. (HMRC, Pensions, Finance and third party providers).
- Processing all deductions/notifications through the payroll software and informing external agencies as appropriate (HMRC, AOE requesters)
- Liaison and administration of the Pension and auto/ contractual enrolment obligations.
- Assist the Payroll Manger in the timely processing of Bacs payments.
- Respond to employee queries in line with agreed SLA timescales.
- Working on projects and change implementation as and when requited.
- Undertake adhoc duties as defined by the Payroll Manager.
Qualifications
To apply for the role of Payroll Administrator you should possess the following skills, experiences and qualifications:
- Understanding of statutory and contractual regulations.
- Understanding of Payroll, HR and T&A systems.
- Good analytical and analysis skills
- Good computer input skills including knowledge of Excel, Word and Outlook.
- Qualified to level 3 in Payroll ( desirable)
- Good customer service skills
Additional Information
As part of our drive to make Culina Group a great place to work. We are proud to be an inclusive and diverse organisation where we are committed to employee development and recognising success for hard working performers.
Our dedicated learning and development programmes are open to every employee to give you the opportunity to shape your own future within logistics and continue to work in an environment where team culture thrives.
Our People are the driving force behind our success, which is why we offer a wide range of benefits which include:
- Annual Leave – Competitive holiday entitlement
- Pension scheme – we want colleagues to enjoy a comfortable retirements so we offer a great contribution of 4% employee and 4% employer
- Life Assurance - x2 your annual salary
- Wellness – Via our Employee Assistance Programme we offer immediate access to a confidential telephone counselling and legal information service that operates 24 hours a days, 365 days a year
- Eye Care Vouchers – We can provide you with substantial savings with free eye tests and discounts on prescription glasses
- Reward & Recognition – We recognise that employees have gone the extra mile via Employee of the month and year, special recognition and long service awards.
- Everyday discounts - via our benefit platform you will have access to over 50 retailer discounts for everyday savings!
If you meet the requirements for the above role and are looking for your next career opportunity please apply now and become a part of our #WinningTeam!
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