Payroll Administrator, Graphcore

• If you enjoy processing payroll, solving queries, and bringing calm to busy payroll cycles — we’d love to hear from you
• Experience of operating a monthly payroll in the UK
• Strong knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions, and salary sacrifice
• Experience managing pension uploads and payroll-linked benefits
• Excellent attention to detail and numerical accuracy
• Confident communicator with a customer-focused approach
• High level of discretion and professionalism

Desirable

• We’re looking for an experienced Payroll Administrator to join on a fixed term contract of 9 months to support our UK payroll operations while our Global payroll manager is on maternity leave. This role will support a rapidly scaling payroll operation in the UK in a fast-growing global tech company
• This is a hands-on, operational role where accuracy, compliance, and great employee experience really matter. You’ll be the go-to person for UK payroll, pensions, and payroll-related benefits, working closely with our People and Finance teams and reporting into the VP Finance
• UK Payroll:
• Coordinate the monthly payroll changes to input to payroll provider for processing
• Review payroll outputs for accuracy, resolve discrepancies and provide payroll for review by VP Finance
• Ensure payroll is delivered accurately and on time, every month
• Pensions & Benefits:
• Manage UK pension contribution uploads, reconciliations, and reporting of new starters and leavers
• Administer payroll-linked benefits including Cycle to Work and Give As You Earn (GAYE)
• Set up, amend, and stop deductions in line with provider and People team data
• Liaise with pension and benefit providers as needed
• Compliance & Reporting:
• Ensure compliance with UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements
• Reconcile RTI filings and support year-end processes including P60’s and PSA reporting
• Provide payroll journals files to Finance
• Maintain accurate, auditable payroll records and support the annual financial audit in relation to payroll queries
• Employee & People Team Support:
• Be the first point of contact for UK employee payroll queries
• Work closely with the People team to ensure accurate data and smooth processes
• Clearly explain payslips, deductions, pensions, benefits, and statutory payments for any queries that arise
• Operational Ownership:
• Provide day-to-day payroll support while the Global Payroll Manager is on maternity leave
• Maintain payroll documentation and controls
• Identify opportunities to improve payroll processes and employee experience