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
