HR and Payroll Administrator ( Maternity Cover )

Edge Recruits; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Plymouth is looking for an HR & Payroll Administrator for maternity cover. This full-time role involves payroll processing, resolving discrepancies, and supporting recruitment. The ideal candidate has experience in HR or payroll, strong attention to detail, and excellent organizational skills. This temporary position is expected to last for approximately 12 months, starting in October 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a finance, HR, or payroll role.
• Able to handle complex payroll calculations.
• Flexibility in working hours around payroll deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage all aspects of payroll.
• Maintain accurate payroll records and reports.
• Coordinate recruitment and onboarding for temporary workers.

Skills

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Discretion and confidentiality

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Education

Grade C or above at GCSE English

Grade C or above at GCSE Maths

Tools

Excel

Job description

We are looking for an enthusiastic, driven, and highly organized individual to provide maternity cover for our current HR & Payroll Administrator. This role reports to the HR Manager while providing support to the Senior HR Advisor. It is a full-time, office-based position working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. The role is offered on a temporary (fixed-term contract) basis to cover maternity leave for approximately 12 months, starting in October 2025.

The key responsibilities of the HR & Payroll Administrator (Maternity cover) include:

1. Processing and managing all aspects of payroll, including calculating hours, overtime payments, deductions, new hires, terminations, pension deductions, statutory payments, and ensuring compliance with payroll regulations.
2. Preparing and maintaining accurate payroll records and reports.
3. Resolving payroll discrepancies and answering employee questions about payroll and benefits.
4. Collaborating with HR and Finance teams to ensure accurate payroll processing.
5. Assisting with ad-hoc finance reporting and analysis.
6. Supporting absence management processes.
7. Coordinating recruitment and onboarding for temporary workers, including conducting interviews.
8. Handling day-to-day HR queries and advising in line with current policies.
9. Ensuring HR databases are accurate and up-to-date.
10. Managing administration related to new starters, leavers, and role changes.
11. Creating regular HR reports.
12. Supporting occupational health screening processes, including eye tests.
13. Assisting with communication and engagement strategies within the HR team.
14. Supporting training activities, including scheduling and raising purchase orders.
15. Taking minutes for HR meetings.
16. Providing general HR administration support and other reasonable requests.

Essential requirements include:

• Minimum of 12 months experience in a finance, HR, or payroll role.
• Grade C or above (or equivalent) at GCSE English and Maths.
• High level of computer literacy, including Excel (Mail Merge, VLOOKUPs).
• The ability to work independently and proactively complete tasks.
• High degree of discretion and confidentiality.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and work under pressure.
• Ability to handle complex payroll calculations.
• A positive, can-do attitude and team-oriented mindset.
• Flexibility in working hours around payroll deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to pass a company medical and drug/alcohol tests.
• Ability to wear PPE on the factory floor, including hearing protection, safety glasses, footwear, and gloves.

Should you require further information, please call Mego at 01803840844.