HR & Payroll Administrator

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

Job summary

Pertemps is seeking an HR & Payroll Administrator to provide accurate payroll processing and HR admin support. Reporting to the HR Manager, you will maintain employee records, handle payroll inputs, and support lifecycle HR tasks in a structured environment.

The role focuses on administration and processing activities, with a permanent, full-time contract and a salary between £28,500 and £30,000 per annum. Candidates should have payroll/HR experience and strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and HR administration roles.
• Knowledge of payroll processes and statutory requirements.
• Experience with Sage, iTrent or BrightHR.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll inputs (starters, leavers, pay changes, overtime, absences, expenses).
• Liaise with payroll bureau to resolve queries and meet deadlines.
• Administer SSP, SMP, SAP, P45s, P60s and auto-enrolment processes.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR data in systems.
• Manage new starter/leaver administration, including right-to-work checks and contracts.
• Produce standard employment documentation and HR reports.
• Maintain absence/holiday/training records and GDPR compliance.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR administration

Excel skills

Attention to detail

Education

GCSEs including 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