Job Description

HR and Payroll Administrator

About the job

Mecalac is a leader in the design and manufacture of compact construction equipment. Renowned for stylish design, rental-tough build quality and safety-critical operator technologies, our extensive range is used on sites worldwide. With more than 70 years' experience in development and production, we continue to innovate, boasting a comprehensive portfolio of compact equipment specifically developed to revolutionise operations for construction professionals - saving time, money and labour.

Benefits for a HR and Payroll Administrator

Basic salary of 27,000 per annum Pension Life Assurance Employee discounts and wellbeing support Employee Assistance Program 25 days holiday + 8 public holidays (pro rata)

Responsibilities of a HR and Payroll Administrator

HR Administration

Deliver day-to-day HR administrative support including contracts, amendments and reference requests. Act as first point of contact for HR queries, providing guidance in line with company policies and employment law. Support management team with absence management, disciplinary and grievance processes, ensuring accurate documentation and escalation where required. Support recruitment and onboarding processes, including organising interviews, preparing offers, and ensuring all starter documentation is completed. Maintain accurate employee records within HR and time management systems (ADP iHCM and T&A) ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. Support training and development activities, maintaining records, liaising with training providers, and tracking compliance or skills gaps. Conduct exit interviews and report any trends or risks. Assist with HR reporting, headcount tracking, and producing standard and ad hoc reports as required. Support departmental purchasing, invoice processing, and budget tracking.

Payroll Administration

Manage end-to-end payroll operations (weekly and monthly), ensuring accurate and timely processing of payments. Liaise with external payroll bureau (ADP iHCM and T&A) and ensure accuracy of data transfers. Check employee hours from Time and Attendance system on timesheets, ensuring approvals and overtime are correctly processed. Verify and process statutory deductions including PAYE, NI, Pensions and other third-party payments. Maintain accurate records for starters, leavers, tax code updates, and statutory leave. Ensure compliance with data protection. Support submission of payroll data to Finance for posting to the General Ledger. Support completion of annual payroll-related returns including P11Ds and PSA submissions to HMRC. Assist with audits and maintain accurate records of master data changes and approvals. Support expense claim processing and ensure on-time payment of employee reimbursements.

Essential skills and experience

also include:

Proven experience in HR and/or Payroll Administration. Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel, Word and payroll systems. Ideally, experience using ADP iHCM and Real Time systems. Attention to detail, high level of accuracy and confidentiality. Possess good communication skills to effectively communicate at all levels within the organisation. Have a flexible response to changing business needs. Be a team player with a positive can-do attitude.

Apply now!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early, should a suitable HR and Payroll Administrator be appointed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Life insurance On-site parking Store discount
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person