Full job descriptionI’m currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business that continues to experience significant growth across its UK operations. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their busy HR team.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys managing a varied workload while providing exceptional payroll and HR support.
As Payroll & HR Administrator, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll while supporting the wider HR function across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with HR colleagues and managers, you’ll handle a wide range of payroll and HR administration tasks, including managing complex employee casework and ensuring compliance with current employment legislation.
Key Responsibilities
*Process end-to-end payroll accurately using Sage Payroll.
*Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring all data is accurate and compliant.
*Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, sickness, maternity/paternity, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.
*Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner.
*Provide comprehensive HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.
*Support recruitment, onboarding and induction administration.
*Manage employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR.
*Assist with absence management, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes.
*Support HR Business Partners with complex employee relations casework, maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
*Produce payroll and HR reports for management.
*Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and payroll regulations.
*Build positive relationships with managers across the manufacturing operation.
The successful candidate will have:
*Previous experience in a Payroll and HR Administration role.
*Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential).
*Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
*Previous exposure to managing or supporting complex HR case loads, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management.
*Excellent understanding of payroll legislation and HR best practice.
*High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
*Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
*Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
*Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
*Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous.