Payroll Administrator

Do you want to be a valued part of the critical infrastructure that serves communities across Europe and beyond? Are you looking for a position in which you can set direction and help shape our company? If so, then you could be the newest addition to our team as a Payroll Administrator.

Be part of the movement – and play your part.

About the role

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Payroll Administrator to join our team. In this vital role, you will be responsible for ensuring accurate and timely payroll processing, managing new starter setups, and maintaining compliance with HMRC requirements. You’ll work closely with HR and Finance teams, handle sensitive data with confidentiality, and support internal and external reporting needs. This is a full-time position, working Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You will be responsible for

• Setting up new starters, processing leavers, and maintaining employee payroll records.
• Downloading and applying HMRC data, including tax codes and student loan updates.
• Generating and distributing payroll reports, extracting and analysing data from HR systems.
• Completing payroll audits, collating data, and submitting reports to third parties such as pension providers and statutory bodies.

About you

You are an organised and detail-focused individual who takes pride in getting things right the first time. With strong Excel skills and a solid grasp of payroll processes, you're confident working with data and systems. You’re also a great communicator—comfortable picking up the phone, answering queries, and working closely with colleagues across departments. Your friendly, bubbly, and approachable nature makes you a valued team member, and you thrive in a collaborative, people-focused environment.

We think the strongest teams are built on diversity and inclusivity. Contrasting opinions, varied skills and strong characters bring out the best in us all. And we cannot wait for you to join.

Working at DFDS

Join the movement and grow with us.

Be a valued member of a diverse team at DFDS and help drive change together.

While you’re with us, we want you to develop. At DFDS, we believe that development happens first and foremost through activities in the workplace. We will also offer training courses that can support you in your role, if needed.

Now about what we can give you. You’ll be able to access some fantastic benefits such as:

• Life assurance cover
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free ferry travel for up to 4 guests between Dover and Calais / Newcastle and Amsterdam with no limit on trips
• Full employee assistance programme including:
• Proactive financial, emotional, mental, and physical health care support including face to face counselling, fast 24/7 access to a GP, a second medical opinion and legal support for colleagues and their family.
• Huge range of retail discounts from high street and online retailers
• Cashback on health care including dental, optical, physiotherapy, prescriptions, specialist consultations and much more.
• Access to Breeze, our award-winning Wellbeing platform.
• Access to mental health first aid and opportunity to join support webinars with a focus on all areas of positive wellbeing.

Are we a match? Then what are you waiting for? Apply now.

If you think your personality, skills, experience, and desire match this role, we’d love to hear from you. Please send us your CV as soon as possible, as we’re keen to meet potential candidates on an ongoing basis.

We look forward to hearing from you.