HR and Payroll Administrator

E3 Recruitment; Upper Denby; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing company is looking for a full-time HR and Payroll Administrator in Huddersfield. The successful candidate will process payroll, manage employee records, and support recruitment efforts in a supportive environment with strong values. Benefits include 29 days holiday, a perk box, and an annual bonus.

Benefits

29 days holiday, increasing with service

Perk box after probation

Annual bonus after 12 months

No weekend work, standard weekdays

Qualifications

• Strong administration skills essential, familiarity with employment laws required.
• Experience with payroll systems crucial.
• Proactive thinker with attention to detail needed.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for full payroll processing including salary calculations and resolving queries.
• Manage employee records, timekeeping, and absence records.
• Support recruitment processes and assist with employee relations tasks.

Skills

Strong administration skills

Familiarity with employment laws

Solid understanding of payroll systems

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication

Tools

Microsoft Software packages

Job description

HR and Payroll Administrator

Standard days- Monday to Friday

£30k per annum- 42.5 hours per week

Permanent position

A large, well-established manufacturing business is seeking a full-time HR and Payroll Administrator to join their team as the company continues to grow.This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a respected and sought-after employer, known locally for its strong values, supportive culture, and commitment to staff wellbeing.

The HR and Payroll Administrator is based in Huddersfield ( Accessible from the M62)

Duties of the role HR and Payroll Administrator :

• Responsible for full payroll processing, including salary calculations, pensions, statutory payments, and resolving payroll-related queries.
• Manage employee timekeeping, holidays, and absence records, ensuring accurate accruals and entitlements.
• Maintain and update employee records, supporting new starters, leavers, and changes through the HR system.
• Provide administrative support during recruitment, including drafting job descriptions and ensuring compliance with right-to-work checks.
• Assist with employee relations tasks such as preparing documentation for disciplinaries and organising return-to-work interviews.
• Support company-wide HR initiatives, including staff engagement events, policy updates, training coordination, and internal audits.

Skills you must have for the HR and Payroll Administrator:

• Strong administration skills - used Microsoft Software packages
• Familiarity with employment laws
• Solid understanding of payroll systems
• Proactive thinker and pays great attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication

Benefits of the role:

• £30,000 per annum
• 29 days holiday which increase with length of service ( up to 32 days)
• Perk box after completing successful probation period
• Annual bonus after 12 months of service
• No weekend work - standard days Monday to Friday

If the HR and Payroll Administrator is something of interest or you want to know more about the role please give Maisie cope a call at E3 Recruitment.