HR & Payroll Administrator | Part-Time (20 Hours) | 12-Month FTC

Van Hessen; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Hessen is seeking an HR and Payroll Administrator to provide end-to-end payroll and HR support across the business, ensuring compliance with UK legislation. You will manage weekly payroll, prepare related documentation, and handle changes in employee status across multiple sites.

The role requires payroll processing experience and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, with strong organisational and communication skills. UK-based applicants are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Payroll processing experience is essential.
• SAGE payroll experience is desirable.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment.
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail.
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately within tight deadlines.
• Prepare and issue payroll related employee documentation.
• Process starters, leavers and contractual changes.
• Act as first point of contact for all HR and payroll queries.
• Maintain and update HR and payroll systems with accurate employee data.
• Pension administration.
• Collate and post payroll journals into the accounting system.
• Produce HR Letters.
• Assist with the updating of policies/procedures and company handbook.

Skills

Payroll processing

SAGE payroll

Multi-site environment

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Tools

SAGE Payroll

Job description

About the Company

Van Hessen is the leading global player in the harvesting, processing and distribution of natural casings, meat products and raw materials for the pharmaceutical industry. Thanks to the worldwide operation of gutrooms inside slaughterhouses, we are able to operate closely to the source and secure a constant flow of raw materials for our customers. Controlling and supervising all steps in the supply chain enables us to ensure the quality of our products and services.

About the role

As the HR and Payroll Administrator, you will provide HR and payroll support across the business, managing the end-to-end payroll processes whilst ensuring compliance with UK legislation.

We're looking for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys delivering a high-quality payroll service.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly payroll accurately within tight deadlines
• Prepare and issue payroll related employee documentation
• Process starters, leavers and contractual changes
• Act as first point of contact for all HR and payroll queries
• Maintain and update HR and payroll systems with accurate employee data
• Pension administration
• Collate and post payroll journals into the accounting system
• Produce HR Letters
• Assist with the updating of policies/procedures and company handbook

About you

• Payroll processing experience is essential
• SAGE payroll experience is desirable
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, multi-site environment
• Strong organisational skills with great attention to detail
• Proactive, flexible and solutions-focused approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Equality and diversity at Van Hessen / SARIA's group of companies

We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive working environment in which all employees are respected and supported regardless of gender, age, ethnic origin, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or social background. We expressly welcome applications from people with a wide range of perspectives and experiences. Our goal is to ensure equal opportunities and actively combat discrimination – both in the application process and in everyday working life.