Payroll and HR Administrator

Our client is recruiting for a Payroll and HR Administrator to join a well-established manufacturing company. You will be a specialist within payroll and a background working with HR to support with any administrative duties.

Payroll and HR Administrator Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the full end-to-end monthly payroll process with accuracy and compliance
• Validate payroll data including hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, holidays, and absences
• Maintain up-to-date payroll legislation knowledge and ensure statutory compliance
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and insurers
• Oversee administration of employee benefits including private health insurance, life assurance, pensions, and other schemes
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals and support the evaluation and enhancement of benefits offerings
• Address and resolve payroll and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and contribute to audit processes
• Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and system data in line with GDPR requirements
• Support recruitment processes: posting job adverts, arranging interviews, issuing contracts and offer letters
• Coordinate onboarding processes including new starter documentation, system setup, and induction support
• Assist with offboarding procedures, ensuring accurate final pay and documentation
• Prepare HR-related letters, policy updates, and internal communications
• Track and record staff attendance, holiday, sickness, and other leave
• Provide general HR administrative support to the HR team and wider business

The ideal Payroll and HR Administrator will:

• Previous experience working with Cascade (Desirable)
• Strong background with payroll processing
• Educated with payroll legislation, tax rules, and statutory compliance
• Experience administering benefits schemes (health insurance, life assurance, pension)
• Previous HR administration experience preferred
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll systems
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday - Thursday 09:00 - 17:00, Friday 09:00 - 16:00
• 26 Days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4 x your basic salary)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling and legal/financial advice
• Access to Doctor Care Anywhere digital GP service
• Ongoing training and development - fully funded
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards and employee recognition platform
• Free / On-site parking
• Give-As-You-Earn scheme
• Display screen eye care provision
• Phone discounts through EE
• Costco membership
• Sick pay scheme