Payroll and HR Administrator

Morgan McKinley (South West); West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan McKinley (South West) is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator to join their Bristol team on a temporary basis. The role focuses on accurate payroll and HR data entry, system rollout support, and general admin across the business. The position is office-based, with potential for extension depending on workload and performance.

The successful candidate will handle transactional HR/payroll tasks, maintain records, and assist the Finance Manager as required in a busy environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in HR and payroll administration.
• Experience with HR database or HRIS.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage a high volume of transactional administration.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Enter staff rotas and working information onto the system for payroll processing.
• Input employee information onto the new HR/people system.
• Upload and maintain employment documentation, including contracts and records.
• Ensure employee data is accurate, complete and up to date.
• Support the roll-out of the new people system and assist employees with queries.
• Provide administrative support around payroll and people processes.
• Assist Finance Manager with general administrative tasks.

Skills

General administration

HR/payroll administration

HRIS/HR database

Payroll processes

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Tools

HRIS/HR system

Job description

Payroll & HR Administrator - Temporary

Location: Bristol
Start Date: Week commencing 21 September
Duration: Initially 2 months, with potential to extend
Hours: Ideally full-time, Monday-Friday office based; part-time hours will be considered

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well-established organisation based in Bristol, who are looking for an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team on a temporary basis.

This is a busy, hands-on administrative role, supporting the final stages of the launch of a new people system. The role is not technical or IT-focused; instead, you will play a key part in ensuring data is accurate, information is correctly entered, the system is successfully rolled out, and employees receive the support they need.

Alongside the people and payroll responsibilities, there will also be opportunities to provide general administrative support across the business, including assisting the Finance Manager when required.

The Role

The role will be primarily focused on HR and payroll administration and will suit someone who enjoys a transactional, busy environment where accuracy and attention to detail are essential.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Entering staff rotas and working information onto the system for payroll processing.
• Inputting employee information onto the new HR/people system.
• Uploading and maintaining employment documentation, including contracts and employee records.
• Ensuring employee data is accurate, complete and up to date.
• Supporting the roll-out of the new people system and helping employees with general queries.
• Providing administrative support around payroll and people processes.
• Assisting with general administration across the business when required.
• Supporting the Finance Manager with general administrative tasks.
• Helping other departments during busy periods where there is a need.

About You

We are ideally looking for someone with:

• Strong general administration experience.
• Previous experience in HR administration and/or payroll administration.
• Experience using an HR database or people management system.
• A good understanding of payroll processes.
• Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy.
• The ability to manage a high volume of transactional administration.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise a busy workload.
• A proactive and flexible approach, with a willingness to support other areas of the business when required.
• Good communication skills and confidence dealing with employees and colleagues.

This would be a great opportunity for an experienced HR Administrator, Payroll Administrator, People Administrator or strong Administrator with HR and payroll experience who is available for a temporary assignment and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment.

What's on Offer?

• Immediate temporary opportunity starting week commencing 21 September.
• Initial assignment of at least 2 months, with the possibility of a longer-term extension.
• Bristol-based role, 5 days onsite
• Ideally full-time, Monday to Friday, office based.
• Part-time candidates will also be considered.
• An opportunity to play a key role in the successful implementation and roll-out of a new people system.