HR & Payroll Coordinator

Adecco; Rayleigh; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

On-site parking

Company pension scheme

Company events

Casual dress

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is hiring an HR & Payroll Coordinator in Rayleigh. This full-time, office-based role supports end-to-end HR processes, onboarding and offboarding, payroll data input, and GDPR-compliant record management.

You will maintain HR policies, ensure accurate employee data, assist with recruitment campaigns, and provide first-line HR advice to managers. A positive, collaborative team environment and long-term development opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong knowledge of HR processes and employment law.
• Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information professionally.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate all stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Input payroll information including hours, overtime, and bonus data.
• Maintain GDPR compliance in employee records.
• Coordinate employee training and e-learning programmes.
• Support health and safety administration and compliance activities.

Skills

HR policies

Onboarding

Employee lifecycle

GDPR compliance

Data accuracy

Communication

Microsoft Office

Time management

Tools

HR systems

Job description

HR & Payroll Coordinator

Location: Rayleigh

Salary: Up to £36,000 per annum (depending on experience) + Benefits

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm - Fully office based

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update HR policies, procedures, and employment documentation.
• Coordinate all stages of the employee lifecycle, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Support high-volume recruitment campaigns across multiple locations.
• Review and improve HR processes and procedures.
• Input payroll information including hours, overtime, and bonus data.
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems, ensuring GDPR compliance.
• Coordinate employee training and e-learning programmes.
• Support employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, attendance, and performance processes.
• Provide first-line HR advice and guidance to managers and employees.
• Assist with employee engagement initiatives and internal communications.
• Support health and safety administration and compliance activities.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a generalist HR role.
• Strong understanding of HR processes and employment law principles.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy when managing employee records and data.
• Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information professionally.
• Highly organised with excellent time management and prioritisation skills.
• Able to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Word and Excel.
• Full UK driving licence preferred for occasional site visits.

What's on Offer?

• Salary up to £36,000 per annum
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Company pension scheme
• Company events
• Casual dress
• Collaborative and supportive team culture
• Opportunity to join a growing and successful business
• Long-term career development opportunities

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.