Job Description

The Role

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented

Payroll & HR Administrator

to join our team. This role is essential in ensuring smooth payroll processing, accurate employee records, and consistent HR support across the business. The ideal candidate will combine strong administrative skills with a solid understanding of payroll processes, employment legislation, and best-practice HR administration.

Key Responsibilities Payroll Administration

Prepare, process, and verify monthly/weekly payroll for all employees, ensuring accuracy and compliance. Maintain payroll records, including new starters, leavers, salary changes, and statutory deductions. Handle HMRC submissions, including FPS/EPS, tax codes, and statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SPP, etc.). Reconcile payroll reports and collaborate with Finance to ensure accurate reporting and payments. Manage pension scheme administration including enrolments, contributions, and compliance with auto-enrolment requirements. Resolve payroll queries promptly and professionally.

HR Administration

Maintain up-to-date employee records, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GDPR and company policies. Support recruitment processes: drafting job adverts, scheduling interviews, issuing offer letters and contracts. Administer onboarding and offboarding procedures, including induction scheduling and exit documentation. Track and report on employee absences, annual leave, and other HR metrics. Assist with employee relations administration such as note-taking in meetings and preparing documentation. Support the implementation and upkeep of HR systems and processes. Contribute to policy updates, HR projects, and improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

Previous experience in payroll administration (in-house or outsourced outsourcing systems). Strong understanding of payroll legislation and HMRC requirements. Experience working in an HR administrative capacity. High attention to detail and strong numerical accuracy. Ability to handle confidential information with discretion. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in HR/ payroll software and Microsoft Office (especially Excel). Strong organisational and time-management skills with the ability to handle multiple priorities.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,000.00-30,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events Free parking On-site gym On-site parking
Work Location: In person