Hr & Payroll Administrator

Sterling Recruitment Solutions; Great Dunmow; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Great Dunmow is seeking a detail-oriented HR and Payroll Administrator to support daily HR and payroll operations. Responsibilities include preparing payroll, maintaining employee records, and supporting recruitment processes while ensuring compliance with GDPR and employment legislation. This role demands strong organizational skills and a proactive approach to HR administration.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration and HR processes.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to handle confidential information with integrity.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time.
• Maintain accurate employee records on the HR system.
• Support recruitment and onboarding processes.

Skills

Attention to detail

Proactivity

Payroll processing

HR record-keeping

Knowledge of employment legislation

Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented and proactive HR and Payroll Administrator to support the day-to-day running of HR and payroll operations. This role provides essential administrative support across the employee lifecycle — from recruitment and onboarding through to payroll processing, absence management, and HR record-keeping — ensuring accuracy, compliance, and confidentiality at all times.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Administration

• Prepare and process monthly payroll accurately and on time, working with finance and external payroll providers where required.
• Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring all changes (starters, leavers, salary adjustments, deductions, benefits) are updated promptly.
• Check and verify timesheets, overtime, bonuses, and expense claims.
• Reconcile payroll reports and assist with PAYE, NI, pension contributions, and other statutory payments.
• Handle employee payroll queries promptly and professionally.

HR Administration

• Maintain up-to-date employee records on the HR system and personnel files (digital and paper).
• Produce employment contracts, offer letters, and variations to terms.
• Support recruitment administration, including posting adverts, arranging interviews, and preparing new‑starter packs.
• Manage onboarding and offboarding processes, including induction checklists and exit documentation.
• Monitor and record annual leave, sickness, and other absences.
• Support employee engagement initiatives and assist with HR projects.
• Ensure compliance with GDPR and employment legislation in all HR processes.