Finance, Planning and Governance Division
Payroll Department
Payroll Administrator
Ref: SC5058
Salary on appointment will be £26,707 per annum, with an annual increment up to £30,378 per annum.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Payroll Administrator to join the Payroll Team to assist the Payroll Manager in delivering excellent customer service in payroll delivery.
Working with Payroll and Pensions colleagues you will ensure that payments are made correctly and on time to UEA staff including occasional and casual employees, and that all deductions are made in accordance with legislative requirements. You will review and process data received from the wider University and external agencies, including contracts, timesheets and information from HMRC. You will have experience of dealing with statutory payments and deductions and able to process manual payroll calculations.
There will also be opportunities to contribute to process improvements, work closely with the Pensions team and wider Finance colleagues, and support key payroll activities and reporting. Training routes may be available for candidates who wish to pursue formal qualifications.
This full-time post is available immediately on an indefinite basis.
UEA offers a variety of flexible working options and although this role is advertised on a full-time basis, we encourage applications from individuals who would prefer a flexible working pattern including compressed working hours. Details of preferred hours should be stated in the personal statement and will be discussed further at interview.
Benefits include:
- 34 days annual leave inclusive of Bank Holidays and University Customary days.
- Family and Work-life balance policies including hybrid working and considerable maternity, paternity, shared parental leave and adoption leave.
- Generous pension scheme with life cover for dependants, plus incapacity cover.
- Health and Wellbeing: discounted access to Sportspark facilities, relaxation rooms, 320 acres of rolling parkland, wellbeing walks, Wellbeing Ambassador network, on-campus medical centre including NHS Dentist, Occupational Health and a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme.
- Campus Facilities: Sportspark, library, nursery, supermarket, post office, bars and catering outlets.
- Exclusive shopping discounts to help cut the cost of household bills, childcare salary sacrifice scheme, Cycle to Work scheme and public transport discounts.
- Personal Development: unlimited access to LinkedIn Learning courses, specialist advice and training from our Organisational Development and Professional Learning Team.
Closing date: 22 October 2026
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