HR & Payroll Administrator

Kanadevia Inova; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in HR integration is seeking a skilled HR & Payroll Administrator for a fixed-term 9-month role starting February 2026. This hands-on position requires expertise in payroll setup, TUPE support, and transactional HR delivery, emphasizing compliance with UK employment law. Candidates must be willing to travel to Dublin if needed, work from the Farnborough office at least three days a week, and showcase strong skills in data management and HR systems.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll administration experience including payroll set-up.
• Demonstrable TUPE experience supporting employee transfers.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law and HR compliance.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with HRIS systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead payroll set‑up and processing for new hires.
• Deliver high‑quality transactional HR services.
• Manage personnel administration including contracts and payroll.
• Ensure ongoing local HR compliance with legislation.
• Collaborate closely with global colleagues on HR initiatives.

Skills

Data Entry

Paychex

Accounting

UltiPro

Workers' Compensation Law

Ceridian

Paylocity

HRIS

Payroll

ADP

Kronos

Education

Payroll qualifications or formal training

Job description

HR & Payroll Administrator (Fixed-Term Contract 9 Months)

Location : Farnborough Hampshire (Hybrid)

Travel : Dublin Ireland (short notice more frequent during initial set-up phase)

This role is offered on a fixed-term basis for 9 months commencing February 2026 with potential for extension.

Kanadevia Inova is seeking a skilled and motivated HR & Payroll Administrator to join the team during a critical integration phase following an acquisition. This is a hands‑on role with a strong emphasis on payroll set‑up TUPE transfer support and transactional HR delivery.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead payroll set‑up and processing ensuring systems are accurately configured for new hires, new schemes and TUPE‑transferred employees (experience with Papaya Global strongly preferred).
• Deliver high‑quality transactional HR services aligned with Group People & Culture processes and local requirements.
• Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding, off‑boarding and payroll interfaces.
• Ensure ongoing local HR compliance with employment legislation and internal governance standards.
• Collaborate closely with global P&C colleagues and local leaders to support TUPE integration payroll implementation and HR initiatives.
• This list of duties is non‑exhaustive and may evolve in line with business needs.

Qualifications

• Proven payroll administration experience is essential including payroll set‑up of employees and implementation; payroll qualifications or formal training are mandatory with Irish payroll experience highly desirable.
• Demonstrable TUPE experience is essential supporting employee transfers following acquisition or organisational change.
• Ability and willingness to travel to Dublin at short notice with more frequent travel expected during the early stages of the role.
• Strong understanding of UK employment law, contracts and HR compliance with the confidence to apply this knowledge in a corporate environment.
• Ability to work from the Farnborough office a minimum of 3 days per week with the remaining 2 days working remotely.

Skills & Personal Attributes

• Proven ability to manage change, support managers and leaders and resolve a wide range of HR‑related issues effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office with experience using HRIS systems considered an advantage.
• Exceptional attention to detail, accuracy and commitment to the highest standards of confidentiality.
• Confident and professional in formal discussions with colleagues and departments across the business.
• Highly organised, adaptable and comfortable working in a fast‑paced integration‑focused environment.

Key Skills

Data Entry, Paychex, Accounting, UltiPro, Workers' Compensation Law, Ceridian, Paylocity, HRIS, Payroll, ADP, Kronos, Human Resources

Offered on a fixed term basis for 9 months from February 2026

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Contract

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