HR and Payroll Administrator

Sterling Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Essex; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Sterling Recruitment Solutions Ltd has an exciting entry-level HR & Payroll Administrator role based on-site in Dunmow, Essex. The successful candidate will support onboarding, payroll processing, and employee queries as part of a small, collaborative team.

We offer a training-focused environment with hands-on exposure to HR administration and payroll tasks, enabling career progression within a fast-paced UK business. Salary up to 27,000 with standard hours Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and discretion.
• Excellent communication and customer-service mindset.
• Willingness to learn HR administration and payroll processes.

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding and contracts.
• Support payroll data processing and monthly timesheets.
• Answer staff queries on pay, policies and benefits.
• Maintain confidential personnel files and logs.
• Support recruitment and office operations.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Microsoft Excel

Attention to detail

Customer-service mindset

On-site commitment

Education

No formal HR qualifications required

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook / Email

Job description

Job Title: HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Dunmow, Essex

Salary: Up to £27,000 per annum (Depending on Experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:30 (Full-time, On-site)

Are you looking to build a rewarding career in Human Resources and Payroll? We are delighted to represent a leading, fast-paced UK business in sourcing a motivated HR & Payroll Administrator to join their growing team.

This is an exceptional entry-level opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who wants hands-on exposure across both generalist HR administration and payroll processing. Working fully on-site alongside an established team, you will serve as a key point of contact for employee queries and help keep the business's most valuable asset-its people-supported and compliant.

Key Responsibilities

• HR Administration: Assist with employee onboarding, preparing contracts, maintaining confidential personnel files, and logging absence and holiday records.
• Payroll Support: Collate monthly timesheets, process payroll data, calculate extra hours or deductions, and assist with general payroll queries.
• First Line Support: Act as a helpful and professional point of contact for staff inquiries regarding company policies, pay, and benefits.
• Compliance & Reporting: Maintain accurate HR databases and assist with basic reporting and audit checks.
• General Coordination: Provide administrative support for recruitment activities, training sessions, and general office operations.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Previous office administration experience (HR or payroll exposure is a plus, but full training will be provided).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong customer-service mindset.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Discretion and integrity when handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Full commitment to working on-site Monday to Friday.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary up to £27,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive onboarding and structured career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, active, and collaborative workplace environment.