HR & Payroll Lead

Leapfrog Recruitment Consultants; Daliburgh; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking a Senior HR and Payroll Administrator responsible for leading HR and payroll administration for yacht crew. This hands-on role involves processing payroll, overseeing compliance, and managing a support team. Ideal candidates have strong payroll experience, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively. This position is based in Guernsey, with potential for hybrid arrangements.

Qualifications

• Experience in marine services or international employment setting preferred.
• Proven ability to manage systems and deadlines effectively.
• Capacity to work independently and collaboratively.

Responsibilities

• Process monthly payrolls for yacht crew with accuracy.
• Monitor funds and support invoicing to yacht owners.
• Oversee crew employment documentation compliance.
• Manage junior HR & payroll admin staff.

Skills

Strong payroll and HR administration experience

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Strong problem-solving abilities

Tact and diplomacy

Fluency in English

Job description

This senior-level position offers the chance to lead HR and payroll administration for crew members employed across a fleet of managed yachts. Based in Guernsey, this hands‑on role supports the delivery of compliant, efficient employment and payroll services, while also guiding a small support team and acting as a point of contact for Captains, Owners and external authorities.

Location

Duties for this role include, but are not limited to:

• Processing monthly payrolls for yacht crew, ensuring data accuracy and timely payments.
• Monitoring receipt of funds and supporting invoicing to yacht owners.
• Overseeing crew employment documentation and related compliance.
• Using internal systems to manage payment schedules, reconciliations, and validation tools.
• Acting as a second‑line contact for employment and payroll queries.
• Liaising with authorities such as Flag Administrations, Social Security bodies, and unions.
• Supporting regulatory compliance, recordkeeping, and GDPR reporting.
• Managing junior HR & payroll admin staff, including training, delegation, and resilience planning.
• Contributing to business continuity and service performance improvements.

Skills / Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have strong payroll and HR administration experience, preferably within marine services or an international employment setting. They will be confident managing systems and deadlines, demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills, and be able to work both independently and collaboratively. Strong problem‑solving, tact, and diplomacy are key, alongside fluency in English and eligibility to work in Guernsey (or a hybrid Guernsey/remote arrangement).

For a full job description or further information on this role please call 711188, or email [e-mail].

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