Full job descriptionJob: Payroll & HR Administrator
Location: Dartford / Hybrid Working
Employment type: Temporary (Ongoing 9-12 months)
Hours: 30 hours per week, flexible hours accommodated between 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Pay rate: £30,000 – £35,000 FTE equivalent, paid at the equivalent temporary hourly rate


Are you an experienced Payroll and HR Administrator who is immediately available and looking for a varied and hands-on opportunity? Do you thrive in a busy HR function where no two days are the same and your attention to detail and organisational skills make a real difference? Are you someone who is comfortable supporting payroll processing and administration whilst also supporting the wider HR team with generalist administration?
We are working with a well-established, innovative organisation to find a Payroll & HR Administrator to join their HR function on an ongoing temporary basis, envisaged to run for nine to twelve months. This is a busy and varied role reporting to the HR Manager, supporting both payroll operations and day-to-day HR administration.


The role will include:
*Processing and inputting payroll data for approximately 230 employees on a monthly payroll cycle, working in partnership with outsourced payroll provider Moorepay
*Liaising with HMRC and ensuring monthly submissions including FPS and EPS are submitted accurately and on time
*Processing payroll data including shift, overtime, salary sacrifice, maternity and bonus payments
*Maintaining and updating the HR Management System and generating reports for managers and benefit renewals
*Administering pension auto-enrolment including starters, leavers and changes
*Coordinating new starter onboarding including issuing offer letters, contracts and job descriptions, setting up on HRMS, first day inductions and arranging drug and alcohol tests
*Supporting maternity leave processes including initial employee meetings, risk assessments and maintaining contact
*Coordinating occupational health activity including annual medicals, referrals, bi-annual office medicals and specialist clinics
*Providing advice and guidance to managers and employees on benefits, sickness and employment matters
*Preparation and distribution of HR metrics and reporting
*General HR administration including employee documentation and communications


About you:
*Proven experience in a combined payroll and HR administration role
*Confident processing and inputting payroll data
*Working knowledge of HMRC processes and statutory reporting obligations
*Experienced with HR and payroll management systems
*Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
*Confident communicator, comfortable advising managers and employees on HR and payroll matters
*Immediately available or on a short notice period


The package:
A competitive hourly rate equivalent to £30,000 – £35,000 per annum, working 30 hours per week with flexible start and finish times between 8:00 am and 6:00 pm. Hybrid working is available, with a base in Dartford.


If this sounds like the role for you, then forward your CV today to Cressida Courtney or follow the link and apply online




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