HR & Payroll Administrator

Acorn Engineering Limited; Slough; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Slough is seeking a highly organised HR & Payroll Administrator to support the HR department and payroll functions. The ideal candidate will handle payroll processing, maintain employee records, and ensure compliance with legislation. Applicants should have previous HR experience and strong attention to detail. This role offers benefits including a pension scheme and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Company Events

24 hours GP appointment for family

25 days holiday

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in HR and/or payroll administration.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet strict deadlines.
• Discreet and professional with a strong respect for confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process monthly payroll using Moorepay and Staffology.
• Maintain accurate payroll data, including starters, leavers, and contract changes.
• Support HMRC reporting, pensions auto-enrolment, and statutory requirements.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Tools

Moorepay

Staffology

Job description

Summary

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

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

• 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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