HR Operations & Payroll Specialist

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 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.