HR & Payroll Specialist — Fast-Paced Manufacturing

First Choice Staff; Marston Green; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

First Choice Staff is seeking an organised HR & Payroll Administrator for a busy manufacturing client in the West Midlands. You will manage weekly and monthly payroll, handle statutory payments and ensure accurate HR records across the full employee lifecycle.

The role demands strong numerical skills, attention to detail and experience with payroll systems. On-site in Birmingham, the position offers exposure to end-to-end HR and payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in an HR and payroll role.
• Strong end-to-end payroll experience including weekly and monthly payrolls.
• Knowledge of PAYE, NI, pensions and statutory payments.
• Experience using HR, payroll and time & attendance systems.
• Strong Excel, numerical and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisation skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Good communication skills and the confidence to query incomplete or incorrect information.
• High level of discretion when handling confidential information.
• Experience supporting recruitment, onboarding and agency personnel.

Responsibilities

• Process accurate weekly and monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime and adjustments.
• Handle PAYE, National Insurance, pensions, student loans, attachment orders and SSP/SMP.
• Check attendance and payroll data, investigate discrepancies and ensure changes are recorded.
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations and payslips; respond to payroll queries.
• Provide day-to-day HR administration across the employee lifecycle.
• Complete right-to-work checks and maintain confidential HR records.
• Coordinate recruitment campaigns: adverts, interviews, offers, onboarding and inductions.
• Liaise with recruitment agencies and manage agency records.
• Check agency timesheets and invoices; resolve discrepancies.
• Support HR policies and employee relations including investigations and absence processes.
• Prepare HR correspondence, meeting notes and case files.
• Maintain confidentiality and escalate complex matters to the HR Manager.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Attention to detail

Excel

Organisational skills

Communication

Discretion/confidentiality

Recruitment onboarding support

Education

CIPD qualification (desirable)

Tools

OneAdvanced

Flexipay

TMS

SAP SuccessFactors

Job description

First Choice Staff is seeking an organised HR & Payroll Administrator for a busy manufacturing client in the West Midlands. You will manage weekly and monthly payroll, handle statutory payments and ensure accurate HR records across the full employee lifecycle.

The role demands strong numerical skills, attention to detail and experience with payroll systems. On-site in Birmingham, the position offers exposure to end-to-end HR and payroll activities in a fast-paced environment.