HR / Payroll Administrator

Pertemps; England; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics and distribution business in the UK is seeking an HR & Payroll Administrator to join its HR team. The role offers an opportunity to manage payroll for over 700 employees and contribute to HR administration in a hybrid working environment. Ideal candidates will have prior payroll experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Prior experience in payroll administration is essential.
• Experience using ADP or similar systems is highly desirable.
• HR admin experience is also desirable.

Responsibilities

• Managing weekly and monthly payroll data for over 700+ employees.
• Preparing and checking payroll, timesheets, spreadsheets for submission.
• Assisting with HR administrative tasks such as offer letters and employee records.

Skills

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Time management

Excel skills

Tools

ADP

Job description

HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Staffordshire

Salary: £25,000 – £33,000 (DOE)

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Hybrid

Are you an organised and detail-driven individual with payroll processing experience, looking for a role where you can make a real impact with career growth opportunities?

A UK-based logistics and distribution business, part of a larger international group, is seeking a HR & Payroll Administrator to join their HR team.

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity to develop in both payroll and HR administration while working in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

The Role:

Working within a HR team, you’ll be responsible for managing weekly and monthly payroll data for over 700+ employees, alongside HR administrative tasks. You will be the key person ensuring payroll accuracy and data integrity and liaising with managers across multiple UK sites. The role split is approximately 70% payroll admin duties and 30% HR admin duties.

Key duties include:

1. Preparing and checking payroll, timesheets, spreadsheets for submission to an outsourced provider
2. Performing manual checks (e.g., national minimum wage, deductions, discrepancies, salary sacrifice)
3. Liaising with depot managers to gather and verify time & attendance data
4. Supporting with employment contracts, offer letters, right-to-work checks, and reference requests
5. Managing employee records with a high degree of accuracy
6. Assisting with the HR inbox and general administrative tasks

What We're Looking For:

1. Prior experience in payroll administration (essential)
2. Experience using ADP or similar systems (highly desirable)
3. Excellent attention to detail and strong Excel skills
4. Ability to manage time effectively in a deadline-driven environment
5. Strong communication skills and confidence working with multiple stakeholders
6. HR admin experience is desirable

If you're interested in this role and it aligns with your experience, we look forward to receiving your CV / application.