HR & Payroll Administrator for Engineering Firm

Next Generation; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Next Generation is seeking a dedicated HR & Payroll Administrator to join our engineering parts supplier. You will process monthly payroll inputs, manage employee records, and handle HR administration with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires 3–5 years payroll experience including SSP, SMP, P60s and P45s, pension auto-enrolment administration, and proficient Excel and HR system skills. CIPD Level 3 is desirable.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years experience processing payroll cycles and statutory payroll documentation (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP P45, P60).
• Pension auto-enrolment administration is essential.
• HR/Payroll system and Excel skills are essential.
• CIPD Level 3 is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payroll inputs — new starters, leavers, pay changes, overtime, absence and expenses — accurately and to the payroll deadline.
• Administer statutory payroll processes (SSP, SMP, SPP, SAP) and issue P45s/P60s, manage pension auto-enrolment contributions.
• Maintain and update employee records, personnel files and HR system with secure, confidential data handling.
• Handle right-to-work checks, references, contracts and system access; issue standard employment documents from templates.
• Produce routine HR and payroll reports; file and archive documentation per GDPR and data retention policy.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Excel

Pension auto-enrolment

Education

CIPD Level 3

Tools

HR software

Job description

Next Generation is seeking a dedicated HR & Payroll Administrator to join our engineering parts supplier. You will process monthly payroll inputs, manage employee records, and handle HR administration with accuracy and confidentiality.

The role requires 3–5 years payroll experience including SSP, SMP, P60s and P45s, pension auto-enrolment administration, and proficient Excel and HR system skills. CIPD Level 3 is desirable.