HR & Payroll Admin Specialist

McLaren Automotive Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday

Enhanced pension

Discretionary yearly bonus

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Sabbatical after 2 years

Wellbeing initiatives

Job summary

McLaren Automotive is seeking a People Assistant to manage HR-related data and deliver a flawless administration service. You will be the first point of contact for employee HR queries, including benefits, and escalate to People Advisors or Partners as needed.

You will ensure payroll accuracy in SAP, process overtime data in Excel, and maintain documentation, offers, new starter paperwork and reference responses. A fast-paced role with strong governance and confidentiality.

Qualifications

• Strong Excel skills with advanced formulas and data manipulation.
• Experience with payroll checks and processing is essential.
• Basic payroll knowledge and high attention to detail.
• Excellent organisation, prioritisation and ability to manage workload.
• Effective written and verbal communication at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Ensure monthly payroll is completed accurately and on time with SAP entries checked.
• Prepare overtime data in Excel and verify eligibility for payroll submission.
• Govern payroll processes and challenge incorrect data.
• Maintain up-to-date documentation, filing and trackers.
• Prepare and administer written offers, contracts and new starter paperwork.
• Obtain and respond to references for new starters and ex-employees.
• Support visa administration and right-to-work checks.
• Assist advisors in delivering accurate administration and note-taking for meetings.
• Monitor attendance and input sickness/absence data when needed.
• Coordinate maternity/paternity and other family leave processes.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Confidentiality

Tools

SAP HCM

Job description

McLaren Automotive is seeking a People Assistant to manage HR-related data and deliver a flawless administration service. You will be the first point of contact for employee HR queries, including benefits, and escalate to People Advisors or Partners as needed.

You will ensure payroll accuracy in SAP, process overtime data in Excel, and maintain documentation, offers, new starter paperwork and reference responses. A fast-paced role with strong governance and confidentiality.