HR and Payroll Administrator

Role – HR and Payroll Administrator
Location – Based close to Wisbech, Cambridgreshire
Working hours – 25 hours to be discussed and confirmed at interview
Salary – £20,000 – £21,000 per annum
Capacity of role – Permanent position

Our client is a well-established and reputable business is currently recruiting for a HR and Payroll Administrator to join their busy office based team.
Candidate will be used to working to tight deadlines, maintaining high levels of accuracy mixed with good attention to details skills.
Applicants will need to work using their own initiative and be used to undertaking a multitude of roles at any one point.

Main duties will include –

Payroll duties

• Processing payroll on a weekly and monthly basis. This includes preparation and verification of timesheets, actual payment processing.
• Undertaking all pension scheme administration processes on a weekly basis.
• Administrate and manage the annual leave system on a continuous basis.
• Check timesheets reflect work undertaken
• Upload weekly rota into our time and attendance system

Human Resources

• Coordinating all recruitment & selection activities as per direction from management. This includes advertising, processing applications, preparation of interview letters and packs, coordinating the scheduling of interviews, liaising with line managers and recruitment agencies regarding vacancies.
• Managing and maintaining contracts, personnel files and other employee information in line with legislation.
• Drafting routine correspondence and document templates, such as forms, letters, induction packs, checklists, spreadsheets as per the needs of the business (line manager direction).
• Conduct inductions return to work meetings after absence for the nursery.
• Manage and undertake all associated HR filing, shredding, faxing, scanning and photocopying, whilst always adhering to legislation, including Data Protection.
• Assisting with preparations for disciplinary and grievance hearings as necessary. This includes liaising with external employment law advisors as and when required.
• With the support of an external legal professional, update company handbook and policies as and when required. Ensure changes are communicated to staff, including line managers, as and when.
• Assisting line managers with all performance related matters, including annual PDRs.
• Ensuring good relations and communications with all members of the team and responding politely and in a timely fashion to internal and external stakeholders.
• Working with all members of staff to maintain and develop the positive progressive culture within the Company.
• Assist and lead where appropriate on other Human Resources projects and activities.

Candidate attributes – :

• Previous payroll experience is required.
• Previous experience in a similar HR supportive role, minimum of 2 years.
• An understanding and knowledge of employment law, ACAS Code of Practice and European employment legislation, although external support is available.
• CIPD qualification is desirable.
• Must possess strong computer skills including Microsoft Office products, especially Excel.
• Experience of Sage 50 Payroll is highly desirable although training will be given.
• Excellent time management and organisational skills.
• Requires an excellent understanding of business processes, strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Be able to work independently.
• The ability to work under pressure and achieve deadlines at peak times of the year
• Excellent administrative skills.
• High levels of discretion are required

Skills Required

HR, Human Resources, Payroll, Sage 50, CIPD, Attention to detail, People Management, Own transport,

Qualifications Required

CIPD, Sageline 50, Own transport

Rate of Pay

£20,000.00 – £21,000.00 per year

Job ID – HRPAYRAJC