Job Description

People & Payroll Administrator (Part-Time)

Nantwich | Monday to Friday 9am-3pm | Up to 28,000 pro rata

At

Joseph Heler Cheese

, we're more than just cheesemakers--we're a proud, mission-driven organisation with a deep-rooted passion for crafting high-quality British cheeses. With a rich heritage and a focus on excellence, we're growing fast and looking for great people to join our journey.

We are currently seeking a

People & Payroll Administrator

to join our friendly and fast-paced People Team. This

part-time

role is crucial in helping us deliver an efficient, accurate, and compliant HR and payroll function.

What You'll Be Doing

As the People & Payroll Administrator, you'll be at the heart of our operations--ensuring the smooth processing of weekly payroll for approximately 85 employees and supporting a wide variety of HR and engagement activities.

Key Responsibilities

Accurately process and submit weekly payroll data. Maintain and update employee records in HR systems (including Kronos), ensuring data accuracy and GDPR compliance. Prepare and issue contracts, HR letters, and employment documentation. Support employee onboarding and induction processes. Respond to payroll-related queries from managers and escalate where required. Generate HR reports on absence, turnover, and recruitment. Provide day-to-day administrative support to the People Team and management. Coordinate interviews, meetings, and diary scheduling. Support employee engagement events and activities. Act as a system administrator for Kronos, assisting with updates and user issues. Manage communications in the shared People & Recruitment inbox. Schedule absence review meetings with relevant teams.

We're Looking For Someone Who...Has the Experience

? Payroll processing experience (weekly preferred)
? Strong administrative skills in a busy, professional environment
? Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel

Would Be Great If You Also Have

Experience with Kronos or a similar HRIS Exposure to HR or People Team environment Interest in employee engagement and continuous improvement

Personal Qualities We Value

Meticulous attention to detail Excellent organisational skills Discretion and professionalism when handling sensitive data Friendly and confident communicator A proactive team player with a flexible, can-do attitude

What You'll Get

Salary

up to 28,000 pro rata

A part-time schedule that supports work-life balance (9am-3pm, Mon-Fri) Be part of a passionate, down-to-earth team in a growing business with a big heart
Job Type: Permanent

Pay: Up to 28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Life insurance On-site parking Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:

Nantwich: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:

Payroll: 1 year (required) Human resources: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (preferred)
Work Location: In person