Payroll and HR Administrator

NRL; Farnborough; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the UK seeks a proactive Payroll & HR Administrator to support operations across the UK and Ireland. The role involves HR transactional services, personnel administration, and compliance with employment laws. Ideal candidates will have experience in HR and payroll, attention to detail, and a relevant degree. This is a hands-on position in a dynamic and international environment.

Qualifications

• Strong background in HR operations and payroll administration.
• Familiarity with employment law, contracts, and compliance.
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transactional HR services aligned with Group People & Culture processes.
• Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface.
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and internal governance.

Skills

HR operations

Payroll administration

Employment law knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

IPASS qualification

Education

Degree or professional background in HR, Payroll, or related field

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Location

Farnborough Aerospace Centre, GU14 6XW (some travel to Dublin required)

Contract

Agency basis | End of September 2025 – End of May 2026

Overview

We’re seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Payroll & HR Administrator to support our People & Culture operations across the UK and Ireland. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone with strong HR and payroll experience, ready to hit the ground running in a dynamic, international environment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transactional HR services aligned with Group People & Culture processes
• Manage personnel administration including contracts, onboarding/offboarding, and payroll interface
• Ensure compliance with local employment legislation and internal governance
• Collaborate with global P&C colleagues to implement HR strategies and initiatives
• Support change management and provide guidance to leaders on HR-related matters

Skills & Experience

• Strong background in HR operations and payroll administration
• Familiarity with employment law, contracts, and compliance
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; HRIS experience a plus
• IPASS qualification (or equivalent Irish payroll training) desirable
• Knowledge of Irish employment law advantageous
• High attention to detail, confidentiality, and ability to work under pressure

Qualifications

• Degree or professional background in HR, Payroll, or a related field

About us

The NRL Group connects global companies with the right people to bring engineering projects to life. Supporting contracting companies with energy transition plans and working with our clients to create a cleaner, greener future.

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