HR and Payroll Administrator

Connected Kerb; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Hybrid working model

28 days holidays

Central London: Waterloo

Job summary

Connected Kerb is seeking a HR & Payroll Administrator for a 12-month fixed-term contract to cover maternity leave. You will process payroll via IRIS, manage PAYE, NI, pensions, benefits, and P11D reporting while handling employee lifecycle and HR administration.

You will be the first point of contact for payroll queries, ensuring data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with UK legislation. The role requires strong organisational skills and the ability to manage multiple tasks.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of payroll systems, preferably IRIS.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and confident in Word/PowerPoint/Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Administer and process monthly payroll using IRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support end-to-end employee lifecycle including onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain GDPR-compliant employee records and audit readiness.
• Respond to payroll and HR queries promptly and professionally.
• Coordinate with benefits, pensions, and payroll reporting.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal and written communication

Time management

Organised

Interpersonal skills

Initiative

Problem-solving

Education

GCSE English and Maths

Tools

IRIS payroll software

Microsoft Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

12 month FTC - covering maternity leave

Purposeof Role

As HR & Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in deliveringaccurateandtimelypayroll and HR administration for approximately 130 employees. You will support the full employee lifecycle, ensuring that payroll processing and HR operations run smoothly, compliantly, and efficiently.

You will act as a trusted first point of contact for employees, handling queries with professionalism and discretion, whilemaintaininghigh standardsof data accuracy, confidentiality, and compliance with UK employment and payroll legislation.

This role requires a proactive, detail-oriented individual who can manage competing priorities and meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll

• Administer and process monthly payroll using IRIS, ensuring accuracy and compliance

• Manage PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, Benefits in Kind, and P11D reporting

• Process statutory payments (SSP, SMP, SAP, SPP) and perform manual calculations whererequired

• Process court orders, deductions, and payroll adjustments

• Maintainaccuratepayroll records and ensure reconciliation processes are completed

• Ensure compliance with HMRC requirements and statutory deadlines

HR Administration

• Support the end-to-end employee lifecycle, including onboarding, changes, and offboarding

• Maintainaccurateand up-to-date employee records within Charlie HR

• Prepare employment documentation (contracts, variations, and leaver documentation)

• Support recruitment administration and onboarding coordination

• Assistwith employee relations administration and documentation

Employee Query Resolution

• Act as the first point of contact for employee queries relating to pay, payslips, timesheets, leave balances, and benefits

• Respond promptly and professionally, escalating issues where appropriate

Benefits & Pensions

• Administer workplace pension schemes, ensuringaccuratecontributions and provider liaison

• Support the administration of employee benefits (e.g. private medical insurance, life assurance)

• Assistemployees with benefits enrolment and queries

Data, Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure all employee and payroll data ismaintainedin line with GDPR and internal policies

• Maintain audit-ready records and support internal and external audits

• Conduct periodic audits of employee data (e.g. personal details, contracts, Expression of Wish forms)

• Produce HR metrics and reports (e.g. headcount, turnover, absence, time to hire)

Operations & Office Support

• Support coordination of induction and training activities

• Provide general HR operational support across the team

• Support the effective day-to-day running of the London office, including managing supplies, coordinating with the IT provider on equipment and asset allocation, overseeing access control (FOB allocation and retrieval), andmaintainingbasic health and safety processes.

Requirements

• Thorough knowledge of payrollsystems, preferably IRIS

• High levelof accuracy and attention to detail.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and confident in the use of Word,PowerPoint,and Outlook

• Highly organised and able to manage time effectively to meetdeadlines.

• Logical and analytical. Pro‑active and able to use owninitiative.

• Good interpersonalskillsanda welcoming and confident approach.

• Experience in arranging logistics and coordinating people.

• Ability to liaise with confidence across a range of people, internally and externally.

• Good initiative and problem‑solving skills.

• Good judgment and the ability to keep sensitive information confidential.

• Flexible and able to work with limited resources and adapt to changing circumstances.

• Resilient

• GCSE English and Maths (or equivalent)

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and stay organised in a fast‑paced environment.

Candidates must be able to work in the UK without restrictions

Benefits

• Competitive salary

• Competitive Pension Scheme - via Royal London

• Flexible working hours and hybrid working model

• 28 days of holidays and generous Family Leave policies

• Central London location (Waterloo)

• Lots of opportunities to socialise!

What we offer:

• We are passionate about people and will work with you to define opportunities to develop your career

• Lots of opportunities to really develop your expertise.

• A flat organisation, where exceptional talents can make a real impact.

• A diverse and exciting work atmosphere, working with passionate and talented teams.

Connected Kerb is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees. We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply and join Connected Kerb.

Please note, we do not accept speculative CVs and we are not accepting CVs submitted by recruitment agencies.