Job Description

Location: Orsett in office 5 days a week


Contract: Temporary 6 months contract initially could be extended


Hours: Full-time - 09:00 to 17:30, Monday to Friday



Payroll Administrator


We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Payroll Administrator to join our civil engineering company. In this role, you will play a crucial part in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant payroll processing across the organisation. Your strong Excel skills, attention to detail, and payroll knowledge will support payroll operations, reporting, and employee queries while maintaining the integrity of payroll data.



As the Payroll Administrator, you will be required to:

Utilise strong Excel skills to develop and maintain payroll spreadsheets, including formulas, data manipulation, and validation. Carry out accurate and timely payroll data entry to ensure the integrity and reliability of payroll information. Process payroll-related data including salaries, holiday pay, overtime, deductions, allowances, and adjustments. Apply strong analytical skills to review payroll data, identify discrepancies, and support resolution prior to payroll submission. Ensure payroll is processed in line with company policies, contractual terms, and statutory requirements. Act as a point of contact for payroll-related queries, maintaining clear and professional communication with employees and internal stakeholders. Support payroll reconciliation by reviewing payroll outputs against records and reports. Assist with payroll reporting to support finance and management requirements. Maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive payroll and employee information with discretion. Demonstrate the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet strict payroll deadlines.

Also there are various administration duties and updating trackers such as absence and HR.


To be successful in this position, the successful candidate must have:

Proven experience in payroll administration or a payroll-focused accounts role. Strong proficiency in Excel, including formulas and data analysis. Solid understanding of payroll processes, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance. Previous experience handling payroll data accurately and confidentially. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple payroll tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively support employees and collaborate with internal teams. A proactive and organised approach to payroll administration.

Company Background

The Joseph Gallagher Group is a family owned Civil Engineering business that delivers expertise whilst putting client satisfaction at the core of the business. Built on a personal reputation for honesty and quality, we understand the actions we take affect the communities and environments we operate in.

LIFE Culture

We're promoting a culture change within the industry and demonstrating initiatives to dramatically improve Health, Safety and Wellbeing. In 2014, we launched our award-winning cultural safety programme (LIFE) which is deeply embedded into the company's DNA and core values.

Disability Confident Committed

We are a disability confident employer and we're committed to providing equal opportunities in employment. All individuals will be treated in a fair and equal manner and in accordance with the law regardless of gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation.

Reasonable Adjustments

We want to make our recruitment processes accessible to everyone, so if there is any way that we can support you to enable you to be the best you can, please contact the HR team at HR@josephgallagher.co.uk.