Payroll & HR Administrator

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic organization in Southampton as a Payroll and HR Administrator. In this role, you'll be integral to maintaining payroll accuracy and supporting HR functions within a medium-sized team. Your responsibilities will include managing payroll inputs, maintaining HR information systems, and administering employee benefits. With a competitive salary and generous leave options, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow in a supportive environment. If you're looking to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced setting, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

31 days annual leave

Option to buy and sell holidays

Pension matched to 7%

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and HR roles within an SME.
• Ability to maintain HR & Payroll Information Systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly payroll input and ensure compliance.
• Administer employee benefits and support onboarding.

Skills

Payroll Processing

HR Information Systems

MS Office (Word, Excel)

Communication Skills

Teamwork

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You will be working for an organisation in Southampton that, after some internal changes, is seeking a Payroll and HR Administrator to join their medium-sized team in Southampton.

Your new role

1. Maintaining and checking the monthly payroll input for the three entities in the UK, including data collection, data entry, managing the approvals flow, ensuring compliance requirements with Finance, and generating reports.
2. Maintaining personal information in the HR Information Systems accurately and on time, including salaries, time and attendance, absence, holidays, benefits, organisational changes, starters & leavers, etc.
3. Checking and reconciling the Time & Attendance system with the payroll on a monthly basis, including tracking individual employee time accounts, data entry of monthly overtime amounts, and approvals within the system.
4. Promptly answering payroll and other general queries through clear communication and building approachable working relationships with managers and employees at all levels.
5. Administering employee benefits, including new joiner enrolments, leavers, benefit costs, and pensions.
6. Supporting the onboarding process for all new staff, including pre-employment documentation and arranging first-day inductions, including Health & Safety training.
7. Keeping files up to date in a clear and organised manner.

What you'll need to succeed

• Prior experience in a payroll and/or HR role, involving payroll processing and maintenance of a payroll system within an SME organisation.
• Experience working as part of a small team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Previous experience maintaining HR & Payroll Information Systems.
• MS Office skills at an intermediate level (MS Word and MS Excel essential).

What you'll get in return

A competitive salary of £26,000 - £31,000 per annum + benefits such as 31 days annual leave (23 days + 8 BHs), the option to buy and sell holidays, pension matched to 7%, and many others.