HR

Reed; Crawley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated HR & Payroll Officer to assist with payroll and pensions administration. The ideal candidate will have proven HR experience, strong organisational skills, and proficiency in Excel. This full-time role is a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and pension schemes.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiar with HR databases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Assist with payroll and pensions administration.
• Raise payroll authorisation forms for payroll changes.
• Monitor calculations for staff claim forms.
• Assist with the administration of pension schemes.
• Ensure contracts of employment are produced accurately.

Skills

HR and payroll administration

Understanding of payroll processes

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

Tools

Excel

Job description

HR & Payroll Officer

• Job Type: Full-time, FTC to June
• Location: Horsham
• Salary: Point 8-Point 10

We are seeking a dedicated HR & Payroll Officer to assist our HR and Finance teams with payroll and pensions administration. This role reports directly to the HR Director and offers a fantastic opportunity to enhance your skills in a supportive environment.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Payroll Administrative Support:
  • Raise payroll authorisation forms for all payroll changes.
  • Input pay rate, payroll details, and calculate amounts due on monthly claim forms; create claims spreadsheet for payroll submission.
  • Monitor and check calculations for staff claim forms and assist with monthly payroll schedules.
  • Input employment records, payroll details for starters, changes, and working patterns on the HR & payroll database.
  • Add new staff to Self Service and assist new staff with queries relating to pay.
  • Check monthly payslips before publication and ensure company sick pay calculations are accurate.
  • Produce and issue printed payslips, P45s, and P60s.
  • Undertake payroll filing and archive old employee files.
  • Assist the team and staff with day-to-day queries on salaries and pensions.
• Pensions Administrative Support:
  • Assist with the administration of various pension schemes, including monthly amendments and annual returns.
  • Update pension records monthly with all leavers and starters.
• Support the Efficient Operation of the HR Function:
  • Assist in ensuring contracts of employment and letters of variation are accurately produced in a timely manner.
  • Coordinate administration and communication of annual changes to contracts and working patterns.
  • Assist with mandatory annual returns and run other HR and management reports as required.
  • Provide cover for creating new personnel records in the HR database and managing staff absences.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Strong understanding of payroll processes and pension schemes.
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiar with HR databases.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information.

To apply for the HR & Payroll Officer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.