HR

Reed; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an HR & Payroll Officer based in Horsham. This full-time role involves assisting with payroll and pensions administration, managing employee records, and providing support to the HR and Finance teams. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in HR and payroll administration, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in MS Office. Competitive salary offered within the specified range.

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.
• Strong communication skills and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Provide payroll administrative support including calculation and submission of claims.
• Assist with pensions administration and updates.
• Support efficient HR function including contracts and staff records management.

Skills

HR and payroll administration

Understanding of payroll processes

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Communication skills

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.