HR and Payroll Administrator

Interaction Recruitment; Midsomer Norton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join the Finance and HR team at the Midsomer Norton site. The role combines day-to-day HR admin with accurate and timely processing of two payrolls using Moorepay, ensuring employees are paid correctly and on time while supporting the Group HR Manager with HR activities and projects.

You will work closely with managers, employees, and stakeholders across the business in a varied role within a collaborative team,

Qualifications

• At least 5 years’ experience running payrolls.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information and deadlines.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Experience collaborating with HR and finance teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process two payrolls accurately and on time.
• Produce payroll reports and respond to queries.
• Assist with HR administration and HR project support.
• Support pension contributions and year-end activities.
• Liaise with auditors and managers across the business.

Skills

Payroll processing

Excel

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

Moorepay

Job description

HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Midsomer Norton

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday

Join our clients dynamic team as an HR & Payroll Administrator

We’re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and HR team, based at our clients Midsomer Norton site.

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining day-to-day HR administration with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of two payrolls using Moorepay. You’ll play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting the Group HR Manager with a range of HR activities and projects.

The role offers plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work closely with managers, employees and stakeholders across the wider business. No two days are necessarily the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad role and being part of a collaborative team.

What you’ll be doing

HR responsibilities include:

• Preparing employment contracts and starter and leaver documentation
• Carrying out DBS checks
• Preparing salary amendment letters
• Supporting managers with HR-related paperwork and administration
• Supporting the Group HR Manager with HR projects and ad hoc activities
• Working with colleagues and stakeholders across the business on a range of HR matters

Payroll responsibilities include:

• Preparing and processing two payrolls, ensuring gross pay, including overtime and holiday pay, is accurate
• Inputting and loading variable payroll data
• Ensuring PAYE and National Insurance payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time
• Ensuring pension contributions are paid to the relevant providers within required timescales
• Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers
• Providing payroll information to the Finance team for month-end reporting
• Producing regular payroll reports for managers and directors
• Supporting tax year-end activities and P11D preparation
• Liaising with auditors when required
• Producing ad hoc payroll reports and analysis as needed

About you

We’re looking for someone who is experienced, organised and trustworthy, with a strong understanding of payroll and the importance of accuracy and confidentiality.

You’ll ideally have:

• At least 5 years’ experience of running payrolls
• Good working knowledge of Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to consistently meet payroll deadlines
• The ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues across different departments
• A professional and helpful approach to dealing with employee and manager queries
• High levels of integrity and confidentiality
• Loyalty and commitment to the organisation
• Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to take on a broad HR and payroll role where your work will have a direct impact across the organisation. You’ll be part of the Finance team while working closely with HR, managers and colleagues throughout the wider business.

If you’re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and would like the opportunity to develop your HR experience alongside your payroll expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Allocation number: INDTB