Payroll and HR Administrator

Jackie Kerr Recruitment Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company is seeking a Payroll and HR Administrator in Bath. The candidate will lead payroll processes and handle HR administrative duties, including managing employee benefits and ensuring compliance with payroll legislation. The role requires strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and a background in payroll processing. Candidates should possess strong IT skills and the ability to confidentially manage sensitive information. This position offers flexible working hours and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

26 Days holiday + bank holidays

Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution

Life assurance (4 x your basic salary)

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training and development

Free / On-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong background with payroll processing.
• Educated with payroll legislation, tax rules, and statutory compliance.
• Experience administering benefits schemes and handling HR administrative tasks.

Responsibilities

• Lead the full end-to-end monthly payroll process.
• Validate payroll data for accuracy.
• Manage relationships with payroll providers and benefits brokers.
• Prepare payroll reports and maintain HR records.
• Support recruitment processes and coordinate onboarding.

Skills

Payroll processing background

Attention to detail

Strong IT skills

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Education

Education with payroll legislation

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Cascade (Desirable)

Job description

Our client is recruiting for a Payroll and HR Administrator to join a well-established manufacturing company. You will be a specialist within payroll and a background working with HR to support with any administrative duties.

Payroll and HR Administrator Role and Responsibilities:

• Lead the full end-to-end monthly payroll process with accuracy and compliance
• Validate payroll data including hours, overtime, bonuses, deductions, holidays, and absences
• Maintain up-to-date payroll legislation knowledge and ensure statutory compliance
• Manage relationships with payroll providers, benefits brokers, and insurers
• Oversee administration of employee benefits including private health insurance, life assurance, pensions, and other schemes
• Coordinate annual benefits renewals and support the evaluation and enhancement of benefits offerings
• Address and resolve payroll and benefits queries in a timely and professional manner
• Prepare payroll reports, reconciliations, and contribute to audit processes
• Maintain accurate HR records, personnel files, and system data in line with GDPR requirements
• Support recruitment processes: posting job adverts, arranging interviews, issuing contracts and offer letters
• Coordinate onboarding processes including new starter documentation, system setup, and induction support
• Assist with offboarding procedures, ensuring accurate final pay and documentation
• Prepare HR-related letters, policy updates, and internal communications
• Track and record staff attendance, holiday, sickness, and other leave
• Provide general HR administrative support to the HR team and wider business

The ideal Payroll and HR Administrator will:

• Previous experience working with Cascade (Desirable)
• Strong background with payroll processing
• Educated with payroll legislation, tax rules, and statutory compliance
• Experience administering benefits schemes (health insurance, life assurance, pension)
• Previous HR administration experience preferred
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Strong IT skills, particularly Microsoft Excel and HR/payroll systems
• Ability to manage sensitive information confidentially
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Working Hours and Benefits:

• Monday – Thursday 09:00 – 17:00, Friday 09:00 – 16:00
• 26 Days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension scheme with up to 9% employer contribution
• Life assurance (4 x your basic salary)
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) including counselling and legal/financial advice
• Access to Doctor Care Anywhere digital GP service
• Ongoing training and development – fully funded
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Long service awards and employee recognition platform
• Free / On-site parking
• Give-As-You-Earn scheme
• Display screen eye care provision
• Phone discounts through EE
• Costco membership
• Sick pay scheme