Payroll Administrator – Dayforce
Location: Hybrid (Office location: Kilmarnock, Scotland)
Day Rate: £200 - £300pd (neg. DOE)
Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
Focus on DF are recruiting a Payroll Administratior to join a longstanding client on a contract basis for an initial 12 months, supporting the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll using Dayforce.
As the Payroll Administrator, you’ll bring hands-on Dayforce experience and strong attention to detail to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UK legislation. This long term contract is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience using Dayforce and can confidently manage payroll processing in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting the wider HR and Finance teams, managing data inputs, resolving queries, and contributing to a smooth payroll operation.
Key Responsibilities
If you’re an experienced payroll professional with Dayforce expertise and looking for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
Focus on DF, part of the Focus Cloud Group, is the leading specialist recruitment and consulting partner dedicated exclusively to Dayforce. With the largest network of certified Dayforce professionals, we connect clients with the talent and expertise needed to drive successful implementations and transformations.
Location: Hybrid (Office location: Kilmarnock, Scotland)
Day Rate: £200 - £300pd (neg. DOE)
Contract Length: 12 months
Start Date: ASAP
The Opportunity
Focus on DF are recruiting a Payroll Administratior to join a longstanding client on a contract basis for an initial 12 months, supporting the delivery of accurate and compliant payroll using Dayforce.
As the Payroll Administrator, you’ll bring hands-on Dayforce experience and strong attention to detail to ensure payroll is processed accurately, on time, and in full compliance with UK legislation. This long term contract is ideal for someone who has hands-on experience using Dayforce and can confidently manage payroll processing in a fast-paced environment. You’ll play a key role in supporting the wider HR and Finance teams, managing data inputs, resolving queries, and contributing to a smooth payroll operation.
Key Responsibilities
- Process payroll accurately and on time using the Dayforce HCM platform.
- Input and validate employee data, adjustments, statutory deductions, and pay elements.
- Resolve queries and discrepancies related to pay, tax, and statutory requirements.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders (HR, Finance) to ensure smooth operations.
- Support compliance activities, including audits and statutory reporting (e.g. PAYE, P45, P60).
- Assist in maintaining payroll documentation and process improvement.
- Proven experience using Dayforce HCM to process UK payroll (essential).
- Strong understanding of UK payroll legislation (PAYE, NI, SSP, SMP, etc.).
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a high-volume environment.
- Confident communicating with stakeholders and handling sensitive information.
- Previous experience in contract, interim, or project-based payroll roles is beneficial.
- Able to travel regularly to the client site, espicially in the first few weeks of the contract.
If you’re an experienced payroll professional with Dayforce expertise and looking for your next contract, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now or reach out directly for a confidential discussion.
Focus on DF, part of the Focus Cloud Group, is the leading specialist recruitment and consulting partner dedicated exclusively to Dayforce. With the largest network of certified Dayforce professionals, we connect clients with the talent and expertise needed to drive successful implementations and transformations.