HR & Payroll Officer

Chalk Hill Group; South Derbyshire; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Job summary

Chalk Hill Group in Winchester seeks an experienced HR & Payroll Co-ordinator on a fixed-term basis (9-12 months) to ensure accurate payroll, benefits and HR administration. Hybrid working is available after probation.

You will coordinate the monthly payroll using Sage Payroll, administer pensions and benefits, maintain employee records, and provide first-line HR support across the employee lifecycle, reporting to the Financial Controller.

Qualifications

• Payroll administration experience.
• Knowledge of UK payroll, PAYE, pensions.
• Experience in HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process using Sage Payroll, including data validation, submissions and employee communications.
• Maintain PAYE records and support year-end payroll processes to meet deadlines.
• Administer pensions, salary sacrifice, benefits and other employee schemes.
• Provide first-line HR advice and admin support to staff and managers.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, correspondence and HR records.
• Support absence management, flexible working and performance reviews.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, cost reporting and budgeting.
• Ensure employee data is GDPR-compliant and securely managed.

Skills

Payroll administration

HR administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Chalk Hill Group are seeking an experienced HR & Payroll Co-ordinator to join a growing consultancy firm, based in Winchester, on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover for 9-12 months. This is a varied role supporting the accurate and timely delivery of payroll, employee benefits and HR administration.

Working closely with the Financial Controller, you will play a key role in coordinating the monthly payroll cycle, administering employee benefits and supporting colleagues throughout the employee lifecycle. You will act as a trusted first point of contact for staff queries, ensuring payroll, records and HR processes are managed accurately, confidentially and in line with current legislation and best practice.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate the monthly payroll process using Sage Payroll, including data validation, statutory submissions, payments and employee communications.
• Maintain PAYE records and support year-end payroll processes, ensuring all statutory requirements and deadlines are met.
• Administer pensions, salary sacrifice arrangements, benefits, statutory payments and other employee benefit schemes.
• Provide first-line HR advice and administrative support to employees and managers on routine HR matters.
• Prepare and maintain employment contracts, correspondence, employee records and HR documentation.
• Support absence management, flexible working arrangements and employee review processes through accurate record keeping and reporting.
• Assist with payroll reconciliations, staff cost reporting, budgeting and workforce planning activities.
• Ensure employee data is maintained accurately and in compliance with GDPR and internal policies.

What We're Looking For:

• Previous payroll administration experience.
• Good working knowledge of Sage Payroll.
• Previous HR administration experience.
• Strong attention to detail and a high level of confidentiality.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• A proactive and reliable approach, with the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Good knowledge of UK payroll, PAYE, pensions and relevant employment legislation.

Hybrid working is on offer once you pass probation.