HR & Payroll Administrator

Acorn Engineering Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An engineering company in Slough is seeking a highly organised HR & Payroll Administrator. The role involves processing payroll, maintaining employee records, and ensuring compliance with legislation. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR/payroll administration and excellent communication skills. The position offers a salary of £23,000–£28,000 annually and various benefits like a pension scheme and 25 days paid holiday.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company Events

Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Familiarity with Moorepay and Staffology is desirable.
• Ability to meet strict deadlines and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll using Moorepay and Staffology.
• Maintain accurate payroll data.
• Support HMRC reporting and pensions auto-enrolment.
• Maintain employee records within HR and MIS systems.
• Assist with compliance relating to employment legislation and GDPR.

Skills

Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration

Experience with Moorepay and Staffology

Strong attention to detail

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook)

Tools

Moorepay

Staffology

Job description

Slough

Acorn Engineering are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented HR & Payroll Administrator to support the day-to-day operations of our HR department and payroll functions. The successful candidate will ensure accurate, timely, and confidential administration, while maintaining employee records, supporting payroll processes, and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and company policies.

Package & Benefits

Location: Slough

Salary: 23-28k a year depending on experience

Hours: 41.25

• Pension scheme
• Company Events
• Wellbeing Benefits – 24 hours turnaround GP appointment for the whole family
• 25 days holiday (not including bank holidays)
• Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll using Moorepay and Staffology.
• Maintain accurate payroll data, including starters, leavers, contract changes, absences, overtime, and deductions.
• Support HMRC reporting, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory requirements.
• Maintain employee records within HR and MIS systems.
• Support onboarding and offboarding, including contracts, offer letters, and reference checks.
• Monitor and record absences, holidays, and sickness, ensuring compliance with company policies.
• Respond to HR queries with professionalism and confidentiality.
• Ensure HR and payroll systems are kept up to date with accurate data.
• Produce HR and payroll reports as required.
• Assist with compliance relating to employment legislation, GDPR, and company policies.

Skills & Qualifications Required

Skills and experience

• Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Experience with Moorepay and Staffology (desirable).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).

Person qualities

• Discreet and professional with a strong respect for confidentiality.
• Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proactive, flexible, and willing to learn.
• A supportive team player with a positive attitude.

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