HR & Payroll Coordinator, Manufacturing

Russell Taylor Group; Buckley; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Russell Taylor Group is partnering with an established chemical-industry organisation to recruit a capable HR & Payroll Coordinator for their site in Buckley, North Wales. The role focuses on end-to-end payroll alongside HR administration in a busy, detail-driven environment.

The successful candidate will manage payroll cycles, maintain confidential records, coordinate onboarding, support recruitment and handle routine HR queries.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR administration and end-to-end payroll.
• Strong organisational, numerical and communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, pensions, holiday pay and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, preparing contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, pre-employment checks and occupational health arrangements.
• Support recruitment activities, including job advertising, interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Act as a first point of contact for routine HR and payroll queries.
• Assist with absence management, employee relations processes and HR meetings.
• Support payroll reporting and provide occasional reception cover as required.

Skills

HR administration

Payroll processing

MS Excel

MS Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

HR & Payroll Coordinator, Manufacturing

Salary £27,000 to £30,000

Location: Buckley

Type: Permanent

35 Hrs Per Week - Monday to Friday (Office Based) working 9-5 or 8:30- 4:30pm

Russell Taylor is working exclusively with an established organisation within the chemical industry to recruit an experienced HR & Payroll Coordinator to join their team in the Deeside / North Wales area.

This is a varied, hands-on role suited to someone with strong HR administration and end-to-end payroll experience who enjoys working in a busy environment and taking ownership of day-to-day responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process weekly and monthly payrolls, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime, pensions, holiday pay and statutory payments.
• Maintain accurate and confidential employee records, preparing contracts, offer letters and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate onboarding, inductions, pre-employment checks and occupational health arrangements.
• Support recruitment activities, including job advertising, interview coordination and candidate communication.
• Act as a first point of contact for routine HR and payroll queries.
• Assist with absence management, employee relations processes and HR meetings.
• Support payroll reporting and provide occasional reception cover as required.

The Person

• Previous experience in an HR administration role essential.
• Proven experience processing payroll from start to finish.
• Strong organisational skills and excellent attention to detail.
• Good numerical, written and verbal communication skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Outlook.
• Able to manage deadlines, work independently and handle confidential information professionally.
• Please note: This is a fully on-site position, working Monday to Friday for 35 hours per week.