HR & Payroll Administrator

Kandhu Recruitment Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to support its HR function. The role demands managing payroll processes, ensuring compliance, and preparing HR documentation. Ideal candidates will have previous HR/payload experience, strong IT skills, and attention to detail. This full-time position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 per annum.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Strong interest in payroll and administrative accuracy.
• Highly organized individual.

Responsibilities

• Managing end‑to‑end payroll administration.
• Ensuring accurate and compliant monthly payroll.
• Preparing HR documentation.
• Supporting HR policies and compliance.
• Administering absence and leave processes.
• Maintaining accurate employee records.
• Assisting with onboarding and employee lifecycle.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll administration

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

CIPD qualification or degree-level education

Tools

Microsoft Office

HR/Payroll systems

Job description

HR & Payroll Administrator (Full-Time)
Location: Colnbrook
Salary: 30,000 per annum

The Opportunity

A leading manufacturing company is seeking a full‑time HR & Payroll Administrator to support its busy HR function. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to broaden both their HR and payroll experience within a fast‑paced and supportive environment.

Key Highlights

• Full‑time role with consistent working hours
• Competitive salary at 30,000 per annum
• A chance to develop HR and payroll expertise within a successful manufacturing business

The Role

As the HR & Payroll Administrator, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth day‑to‑day running of HR operations while taking ownership of payroll administration. This is a varied and hands‑on position, ideal for someone who enjoys accuracy, process, and supporting employees across the business.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing end‑to‑end payroll administration, including data entry, timesheet validation, adjustments, overtime, and liaising with the payroll provider
• Ensuring monthly payroll is accurate, timely, and fully compliant with internal controls and statutory requirements
• Preparing HR documentation such as contracts, offer letters, and employee correspondence
• Supporting HR policies, procedures, and compliance requirements
• Administering absence, sickness, and return‑to‑work processes
• Processing holiday and leave requests (including dependency, parental, and bereavement leave)
• Maintaining accurate employee records, including Right to Work documentation and HR system updates
• Assisting with onboarding, induction, and employee lifecycle administration

About You

We are looking for an experienced and highly organised HR professional with a strong interest in payroll and a thorough understanding of administrative accuracy.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration
• CIPD qualification (or working towards) or a degree‑level education
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Microsoft Office and HR/Payroll systems
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and organisational skills

If you're looking for a full‑time HR & Payroll role within a thriving manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to learn more.