HR Operations / Payroll Coordinator

Croda Singapore; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

25 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Free lunch on site

Share plans

Parental leave

Car parking on Croda sites

Flexible working

Cycle to Work scheme

Health Cash plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Croda is seeking a HR Operations/Payroll Coordinator to support HR admin, payroll inputs, and the managed payroll provider. You’ll act as the central point for employee lifecycle changes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and effective coordination with internal teams and external partners.

The role requires experience in payroll and HR processes, strong Excel skills, and a proactive approach to continuous improvement and data integrity.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR operations, payroll coordination, or a shared services environment.
• Understanding of payroll processes, controls, and the impact of HR changes on employee pay.
• Familiarity with HR and payroll systems, data reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills with an eye for detail and accuracy.
• Confident communicator with problem-solving and issue-resolution abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate HR and payroll activities, ensuring changes are processed on time.
• Act as a link between HR Administration, Payroll Coordinator, and external payroll provider.
• Monitor payroll timelines, track activity, and help resolve issues for smooth delivery.
• Maintain records relating to employee lifecycle changes and data checks for compliance.
• Support HR systems implementations and process optimisation initiatives.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll coordination

Stakeholder management

Data reconciliation

Excel data analysis

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Process improvement

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Croda is a FTSE100 organisationwhere we truly believe our people are our difference and this, along with ourvalues of Innovative, Responsible and Together, create ‘our Purpose, Smart scienceto improve lives™’. With over 5,000 employees globally, we specialise in theresearch and development of innovative ingredients for the Life Science andConsumer Care markets.

We are focused on developing our inclusiveculture through accountability, collaboration and innovation. By joining Croda,you will be part of a team who are using smart science to create a moresustainable future.

As we deliver our ambitious2030 Growth Strategy, we’re looking for a HR Operations/ Payroll Coordinator tosupport the smooth delivery of HR operational processes by coordinatingactivity across HR Administration, the in-house Payroll Coordinator, and the themanaged payroll service provider.

The role acts as a centralpoint of operational control, ensuring that employee lifecycle changes andpayroll inputs are accurate, timely, and effectively managed across internaland external stakeholders.

Who We’re Looking For:

• Experience in HR operations, payroll coordination, or a shared services environment.
• Understanding of payroll processes, controls, and the impact of HR changes on employee pay.
• Familiarity with HR and payroll systems, data reconciliation, and reporting processes.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including the use of formulas, trackers, and data analysis tools.
• Strong organisational and coordination skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and stakeholders.
• Excellent attention to detail with a focus on data accuracy and process compliance.
• Confident communicator with strong problem-solving and issue-resolution skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach, with a structured way of working and a focus on continuous improvement.
• Calm, reliable, and accountable, with the ability to work effectively under pressure and meet deadlines.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Coordinate HR and payroll activities, ensuring employee changes are accurately processed and submitted on time.
• Act as a key link between HR Administration, the Payroll Coordinator, and the external payroll provider.
• Monitor payroll timelines, track activity, and help resolve issues to ensure smooth payroll delivery.
• Support HR administration processes and maintain accurate records relating to employee lifecycle changes.
• Carry out data checks and reconciliations to ensure accuracy, compliance, and audit readiness.
• Assist with payroll governance activities, including validating information, checking and supporting process controls.
• Build strong working relationships with HR, Finance, and external partners to deliver an efficient service.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including HR systems implementation and process optimisation.
• Provide a professional and customer-focused service when responding to employee and manager queries.

What WeOffer:

The successfulcandidate will receive a competitive salary and benefits package including:

• Defined benefit pension scheme
• 25 days paid holiday allowance (plus bank holidays)Private medical insurance
• Free lunch in on-site restaurant
• Access to share plans
• Generous parental leave
• Free car parking on Croda sites
• Flexible working arrangements

Inaddition to the benefits above, employees also have access to a salarysacrifice car scheme* (after 6 months with the company), Cycle to Work scheme*,Health Cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme. As well as access to numberof health and wellbeing initiatives throughout the year.

*Pleasenote salary criteria is applicable for this benefit.

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role.

If you requireany reasonable adjustments during the hiring process or experience any issueswith our online application process, please email [e-mail].

Why Croda?

At Croda, we believe our people areour difference. We are people-led, driven by the desire to do good and delivervalue, a unifying principle shaped by all the great people that havetravelled through Croda since our beginning in 1925. We pride ourselves on bringing togetherdiverse teams and talents from across the globe and, guided by our values ofResponsible, Innovative, and Together, we are passionate about building aninclusive, collaborative, and diverse organisation with innovation and customerfocus underpinning all that we do.

Croda is anequal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications fromsuitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability,age, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity,religion or belief.