HR & Payroll Administrator

Pertemps Gloucester; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Gloucester is seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to provide accurate payroll and HR administrative support within a professional environment. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will manage employee records, payroll data and lifecycle HR tasks in line with procedures and statutory requirements.

The role focuses on administration and processing activities, with the opportunity to contribute to a varied HR and payroll workflow across the employee lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a payroll and/or HR administration role.
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payroll requirements.
• Experience using HR/payroll systems such as Sage, iTrent, BrightHR or similar.
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll inputs, including starters, leavers, pay changes, overtime, absences and expenses.
• Liaise with the payroll bureau to resolve payroll queries and meet payroll deadlines.
• Administer SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, P45s, P60s and pension auto-enrolment processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data.
• Manage new starter and leaver administration, including right‑to‑work checks, references and contracts.
• Produce standard employment documentation and routine HR/payroll reports.
• Maintain absence, holiday, training and certification records.
• Ensure all employee information is handled in line with GDPR and company policies.

Skills

Excel

Attention to detail

Communication

Confidentiality

Education

GCSEs Maths & English

Tools

Sage

iTrent

BrightHR

Job description

HR & Payroll Administrator

Full-time Permanent 39 Hours per Week 28,500 - 30,000 per annum

Are you an experienced HR and Payroll Administrator looking for a varied role within a professional and supportive business environment?

Pertemps are recruiting for an HR & Payroll Administrator to provide accurate and efficient payroll and HR administrative support. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will play a key role in maintaining employee records, processing payroll information, and supporting HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.

The Role

Working as an HR & Payroll Administrator, you will provide accurate and timely payroll and HR administrative support, ensuring employee data, payroll information and HR documentation are maintained in line with company procedures and statutory requirements. This role is focused on administration and processing activities and does not involve providing HR policy, employee relations or people management advice.

Key Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll inputs, including starters, leavers, pay changes, overtime, absences and expenses
• Liaise with the payroll bureau to resolve payroll queries and meet payroll deadlines
• Administer SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP, P45s, P60s and pension auto-enrolment processes
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR system data
• Manage new starter and leaver administration, including right‑to‑work checks, references and contracts
• Produce standard employment documentation and routine HR/payroll reports
• Maintain absence, holiday, training and certification records
• Ensure all employee information is handled in line with GDPR and company policies

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience within a payroll and/or HR administration role
• Good understanding of payroll processes and statutory payroll requirements
• Experience using HR/payroll systems such as Sage, iTrent, BrightHR or similar
• Strong Excel skills and excellent attention to detail
• Knowledge of right‑to‑work checks and HR administration procedures
• GCSEs (or equivalent) including Maths and English at Grade C/4 or above
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage deadlines effectively

What's on Offer

• Permanent, full-time opportunity
• Salary of 28,500 - 30,000 per annum
• Professional and supportive working environment
• Varied role combining both HR and payroll responsibilities
• Opportunity to develop and grow within an established business

Pertemps Gloucester

Unit 4A, Elmbridge Court

Cheltenham Road East

Gloucester, GL3 1JZ

Monday to Friday, 08:00 - 17:00