HR and Payroll Coordinator

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel Limited is seeking an experienced HR and Payroll Coordinator in a near-shore UK location. The role supports day-to-day HR and payroll services, working with senior leadership to ensure a professional and confidential people function.

The successful candidate will have a strong HR administration background, experience in recruitment, payroll support and HR systems, with excellent attention to detail and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• This role requires 2-3 years' experience in an HR environment.
• A CIPD Level 3 qualification is preferred, with progression towards CIPD Level 5.
• Experience using integrated HR and payroll systems is essential.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills and excellent organisational ability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities from advertising to interview arrangements.
• Support onboarding, employment checks, contracts and inductions.
• Process employee lifecycle changes and HR documentation.
• Assist with monthly payroll processing and payroll data validation.
• Support HR projects, policy updates and safeguarding compliance.

Skills

HR administration

Recruitment administration

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Education

CIPD Level 3 qualification

Progression towards CIPD Level 5

Tools

HR systems

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Job description

HR and Payroll Coordinator

Telford – Office based

Permanent

8.30am – 5pm Monday to Friday

Salary – £27,000 - £28,000 depending on experience

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced HR and Payroll Coordinator to join a well-established organisation operating within a regulated and safeguarding-focused environment.

This role will support the day-to-day delivery of HR and payroll services, working closely with senior leadership to ensure a professional, responsive and efficient people function. The successful candidate will have a strong background in HR administration, recruitment, payroll support and HR systems, with a keen eye for detail and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

Recruitment & Onboarding

• Coordinate end-to-end recruitment activities, from advertising vacancies through to interview arrangements.
• Support candidate communications and deliver a positive recruitment experience.
• Manage onboarding processes, including employment checks, contracts and induction arrangements.
• Ensure compliance with safer recruitment and safeguarding requirements.

HR Administration

• Process employee lifecycle changes, including starters, leavers and contract amendments.
• Prepare contracts, letters and employment-related documentation.
• Serve as a first point of contact for HR queries, escalating matters where appropriate.
• Support absence management administration and routine employee relations casework.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date employee records.

HR Systems & Reporting

• Support the administration and maintenance of HR and payroll systems.
• Provide guidance to system users and assist with troubleshooting.
• Produce workforce reports and management information.
• Contribute to training materials, user guides and process documentation.
• Ensure the accuracy and integrity of employee data.

Payroll Support

• Assist with monthly payroll processing; this will not be the full process, but more likely adding new starter information, or updating payroll if any additions or deductions need to be made.
• Validate payroll information against contracts and authorised documentation.
• Ensure employee changes are processed accurately and within required timescales.
• Support the preparation and submission of payroll-related data.

Compliance & General Duties

• Support HR projects, policy updates and people initiatives.
• Work in accordance with employment legislation and HR best practice.
• Maintain awareness of changes in employment law and sector requirements.
• Uphold confidentiality and data protection standards at all times.
• Support safeguarding, health and safety, equality and compliance obligations.

About You

• Ideally a minimum 2-3 years' experience in an HR environment.
• CIPD Level 3 qualification, with progression towards CIPD Level 5.
• Experience using integrated HR and payroll systems.
• Strong Microsoft Excel and Word skills.
• Excellent organisational and administrative abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Professional communication skills and the ability to handle confidential information sensitively.

Reference: DE27075