HR and Payroll Administrator

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

Benefits offered by this job

On-site

Career progression

Onboarding program

Collaborative workplace

Job summary

Sterling Recruitment Solutions Ltd in Dunmow, Essex is seeking a motivated HR & Payroll Administrator to join their on-site team. This entry-level role offers hands-on exposure across HR administration and payroll processing. You will handle employee queries and assist with onboarding while being supported by the payroll function.

The role is on-site Monday–Friday, with a salary up to £27,000 and comprehensive training. This is a great entry point to build a career in HR and payroll.

Qualifications

• Entry-level opportunity in HR and payroll
• Hands-on exposure across generalist HR administration and payroll processing
• Full training provided for on-site role

Responsibilities

• Assist with employee onboarding and contracts
• Process monthly payroll data and timesheets
• Respond to staff inquiries on policies, pay and benefits
• Maintain HR databases and assist with reporting/audits
• Support recruitment and training administration

Skills

HR Administration

Payroll processing

Customer service

MS Office

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Job Title: HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Dunmow, Essex

Salary: Up to GBP27,000 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 GBP27,000 per annum.
• Comprehensive onboarding and structured career progression opportunities.
• A supportive, active, and collaborative workplace environment.