HR & Payroll Coordinator (FTC)

Sika; Preston; Hybrid; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Sika is seeking an HR & Payroll Coordinator (18-month FTC) to join our HR team. The role blends HR administration with payroll processing, supporting around 50 UK-based employees and coordinating payroll cycles with our payroll team.

The successful candidate will be CIPD Level 5 qualified (or equivalent), have at least 2 years payroll experience in an SME, and be eligible to work in the UK. The position offers hybrid working with four days on site and one day from home.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 5 qualification (or equivalent).
• 2+ years payroll experience in an SME.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Support daily HR operations and payroll processes in the HR Hub.
• Input payroll data into SAP SuccessFactors before deadlines.
• Provide HR reports and data analysis to stakeholders.

Skills

Excel

Analytical thinking

Education

CIPD L5 qualified or equivalent

Tools

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

Sika is a specialty chemicals company with a globally leading position in the development and production of systems and products for bonding, sealing, damping, reinforcing, and protection in the building sector and automotive industry. Sika has subsidiaries in 103 countries around the world and, in over 400 factories, produces innovative technologies for customers worldwide. In doing so, it plays a crucial role in enabling the transformation of the construction and vehicle industries toward greater environmental compatibility. With more than 33,000 employees, the company generated sales of CHF 11.2 billion in 2023.

Job Description

We’re looking for a HR & Payroll Coordinator (18-month FTC) to join our HR team!

Hybrid

Our HR team are looking to hire an experienced HR Administrator/Coordinator who is CIPD Level 5 (or equivalent) Qualified and seeking to take the next step in their career! A really varied role with the opportunity develop both HR & Payroll experience further in a large organisation. This role will support daily operations in our HR Hub delivering an exceptional customer experience and also support key payroll cycles through front end Payroll input working closely with our payroll team and to support key HR stakeholders.

Sika will also commit to funding a qualification during the 18-month FTC which can be either HR, Benefits or Data related for example. This new position will be working at one of our Sika sites (in Leeds, Preston, Welwyn Garden City or Redditch), Monday to Friday, four days on site, and one day working from home.

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting daily operations in our HR Hub, ensuring HR document & process audit compliance through the full employee life cycle
• HR support for our UK Corporate workforce (approx. 50 employees) with any employment changes and tracking & submitting reimbursement costs.
• Ownership for accurate input payroll data into Success Factors (HR System) prior to payroll deadlines – including employee lifecycle events and benefit related payments across multiple legal entities in the UK (circa 1000 employees).
• Calculate ad hoc payments such as outstanding holiday pay, PILON, Redundancy etc.
• Running monthly HR reports for action/submission (New Starters, Leavers, Absences etc).
• Identify, signpost and help troubleshoot any payroll queries as appropriate e.g. Payroll or HR stakeholder support is required.
• Providing HR Reports & Data Analysis to key stakeholders
• Supporting annual cycles such as Pay Review & Bonus processes

The Opportunity

You will further develop your opportunities and experiences in both HR and Payroll as part of a friendly and experienced HR Team.

The Rewards

You will be rewarded with a competitive salary, and a sweep of great benefits. We pride ourselves on our total reward package:

• Holiday 25 days rising to 28 days with service, plus bank holidays
• Hybrid Working (1 day per week from home)
• Flexible working through core hours (9am – 3pm)
• A company pension contribution of up to 10%
• Private healthcare for you, with option to add family
• Group life cover at 6x your annual salary
• Global Income Protection (PHI)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Staff discount platform & Cycle to Work scheme
• Dedicated Service Awards for reaching key milestones

The Support

A dynamic and friendly team who will support you in making this role a success.

The Skills

You will attain a qualification during this 18-month FTC either HR Benefits, or Data Related funded by Sika. We would be happy to discuss this with you during the recruitment process!

The Future

Potential Career Routes: HR & Payroll Coordinator; Benefits Specialist or Payroll Specialist. The opportunity to progress within a global company across a variety of business areas.

Qualifications

• Excellent attitude, work ethic and professional character
• A high level of due diligence and attention to detail
• Level-headed, calm, and can-do approach to challenges
• Ability to establish professional creditability through building strong working relationships to stakeholders at all levels
• Strong analytical mindset with ability to reconcile data using Excel
• CIPD L5 qualified or equivalent
• 2+ years of relevant experience executing payroll in an SME
• The right to work and reside in the UK
• Desirable: Higher level qualification in HR/Payroll/Business Related Study or equivalent
• Desirable: Previously used SAP Success Factors HR System

Additional Information

We offer competitive salaries, aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position, education and/or training. We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.