HR & Payroll Administrator (Maternity cover)

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven and highly organised individual to support our HR team. This role reports to the HR Manager. Reporting to the Senior HR Manager, this is a full-time, office-based position, working 37.5 hours per week on day shift, Monday to Friday. This role will be offered on a temporary basis (fixed term contract) to cover maternity leave, anticipated to end at the end of Q1 2027. 

Key responsibilities include: 

• Payroll processing tasks including calculation of hours, overtime and processing of earnings/deductions.
• General administration tasks including Occupational Health scheduling, Training, Absence Management and Starter and Leaver administration.
• Supporting and coordinating the recruitment and onboarding process for temporary worker new starters.
• Supporting with day-to-day HR queries and advising in line with the current policies and procedures.
• Ensuring that the HR and payroll database is up to date.
• Supporting the HR team with the communication and engagement strategy.
• Assist the HR team with any general HR administration and other reasonable requests.

Essential requirements: 

• A minimum of 12 months’ previous experience in a HR or Finance/Payroll role.
• Minimum qualification of GCSE Grade 5 (Grade B) or above in English and Maths, or equivalent.
• Strong interpersonal, communication and team working skills.
• Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively and manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure, demonstrating drive, commitment, and resilience.
• High attention to detail with consistently high levels of accuracy.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Office and in particular, excel including competence in the use of V Look Up, Pivot Tables and Mail Merge.
• Ability to work independently and complete tasks proactively.
• Flexibility to adjust working hours to support peak business periods when required.
• Ability to demonstrate behaviours aligned with the Company’s values, including honesty, integrity, customer focus, quality, excellence, and innovation.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Demonstrate and align with the values of the company demonstrating honesty, integrity, customer service focus, quality focus, excellence, and innovation.
• Must have the ability to pass a company medical, drug and alcohol test (hair follicle) and background check.