HR & Payroll Administrator

SBS Skipton Building Society; Skipton; Hybrid; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual discretionary bonus

25 days annual leave + BH + service up

Pension contributions

Salary sacrifice - car

Training and development

Private medical insurance

3 volunteering days per year

Diversity networks

Cycle to work

Gym membership

Job summary

SBS Skipton Building Society is looking for a HR and Payroll Administrator to join our People Shared Services Team. The role supports HR and payroll processes, handling inquiries and providing admin services on a busy, friendly team. Hybrid working is possible with a minimum of three days per week in Skipton head office.

The position is a 12-month fixed-term contract/secondment, 35 hours per week, with a salary of £27,000 per annum. The closing date is 24 November 2026.

Qualifications

• Previous administrative experience, ideally within HR or Payroll.
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Manage Shared Service and Payroll Inbox and Case Management on Workday.
• Provide policy guidance and respond to queries from managers and colleagues.
• Ensure HR systems are accurate and compliant across the colleague lifecycle.
• Assist with reference checks and long service awards administration.
• Support development of standard operating procedures and HR/Payroll knowledge articles.

Skills

Microsoft Office

HR systems (Workday)

Administrative experience

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service mindset

Job description

Hours: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday on a 12 month Fixed Term Contract/Secondment. Flexible and hybrid working can be considered with a minimum of 3 days per week to be worked in our Skipton Head Office. Salary: £27,000 Per Annum Closing Date: Tue, 24 Nov 2026

We’re looking for a HR and Payroll Administrator to join our People Shared Services Team, acting as the first point of contact and providing administration services for a variety of processes and activity. This is an excellent opportunity for an organised and people-focused individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in delivering a great colleague experience. As a key member of the People Shared Service team, you'll provide essential administrative support across a broad range of HR and Payroll activities.

You’ll be joining the People Operations Team, working closely with People Shared Service Advisors, Payroll and HRIS. Colleagues are our customers and you’ll play a key role in ensuring HR and payroll processes run smoothly, supporting colleagues throughout their journey at Skipton and help to deliver a great colleague experience.

Who Are We?

Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we'll help you take the next step towards a better future.

What’s In It for You?

Skipton values work/life balance and we are proud to support hybrid and flexible working, where possible. We have a newly refurbished head office which offers a vibrant and collaborative working space. We have a range of other benefits available to you including;

• Annual discretionary bonus scheme
• 25 days standard annual leave + bank holidays + rising 1 day per year of service to a maximum of 30 days
• Matching employer pension contribution (up to 10% per annum)
• Salary sacrifice scheme for hybrid & electric car
• A commitment to training and development
• Private medical insurance for all our colleagues
• 3 paid volunteering days per annum
• Diverse and inclusive colleague networks available for you to join including our Carers and Pride Alliance groups
• cycle to work initiative and discounted gym membership

What Will You Be Doing?

The aim of People Shared Services is to create and deliver a highly regarded and expert service that supports a Leader-lead people culture.

• You’ll be dealing with colleagues and leaders from across the business, alongside candidates and external suppliers.
• You’ll be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Shared Service and Payroll Inbox and Case Management on Workday; acting as first point of contact for managers and colleagues, providing policy guidance, responding to/resolving queries where possible.
• Ensure HR systems are accurate and compliant in relation to the colleague lifecycle.
• Responding to reference requests from other organisations.
• Administration of all long service awards, benefits, and purchase orders.
• Running reports, updating spreadsheets and data input using our Workday HR system.
• Supporting the development of standard operating procedures, HR & Payroll chat and knowledge articles to support self-serve.
• We’re also on an exciting journey of modernising our people processes so you’ll play a key part in identifying improvements and proactively working with the right teams to enhance our colleague experiences.

What Do We Need from You?

• Able to use initiative, be highly proactive, and be able to manage and organise your workloads
• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within HR or Payroll
• Strong organisational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Passionate about great service and creating positive colleague experiences
• Proficient in Microsoft office applications
• Knowledge of HR systems preferably Workday

Not just another building society. Not just another job. We're the fourth biggest building society in the UK and what makes us a bit different is that we're a mutual organisation. We don't have shareholders; we're owned by our members. Our colleagues say Skipton's a great place to work, and you could be one of them, bringing with you new ideas on how we can keep customers at the heart of what we do. Whatever your background, and whatever your goals, we’ll help you take the next step towards a better future.

Why?

It’s just the way we are. We care about sustainability and look to the long-term for both colleagues and customers. And we know that when we build better futures as individuals, we build better futures as a business.