Payroll, Benefits and HR Operations Administrator

Rolls Royce SMR Ltd.; Manchester, Warrington; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An ambitious company is seeking a detail-oriented Payroll, Benefits and HR Operations Administrator to join their team. This role involves supporting payroll processing, benefits administration, and HR operations while ensuring compliance and operational excellence. The ideal candidate will have proficiency in MS Office, particularly Excel, and experience with HRIS systems like Workday. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a legacy of innovation in the nuclear industry, making it an exciting career move for those passionate about HR and payroll management.

Qualifications

• Proven administration experience in a payroll or HR role.
• Ability to prioritize workload and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and processing of monthly payroll.
• Provide HR administrative support and maintain employee records.
• Support the administration of employee benefits and audits.

Skills

MS Office (Excel)

HRIS Systems (Workday preferred)

Payroll Processing

Data Accuracy

Communication Skills

Education

Experience in Payroll Administration

Experience in HR Administration

Tools

Workday

Job description

Role Title: Payroll, Benefits and HR Operations Administrator

We anticipate paying a salary of between £28,800 - £38,000 DOE

Location: Warrington OR Manchester offices - Hybrid working flexibility

We are Rolls-Royce SMR and we’re doing something that’s never been done before. We’re revolutionising an industry. That’s a once-in-a-career opportunity for those excited by such a challenge. This is more than just a job; this is a legacy.

Rolls Royce SMR is a bold and ambitious company with a highly skilled workforce that operates at pace to maintain competitive advantage and to succeed on our vision to deliver affordable energy for all.

We are now recruiting for a Payroll, Benefits and HR Operations Administrator to be involved in a game changing role as we strive to make the nuclear industry more diverse.

Role Purpose

We are seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll, Benefits and HR Operations Administrator to support the efficient delivery of payroll, employee benefits, and HR operational services across our organisation.

Reporting directly to the Payroll and Benefits Manager, the successful candidate will play a key role in supporting accurate and efficient payroll processing, benefits administration and coordination of HR operations while upholding our commitment to security, compliance, and operational excellence.

Key responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, processing, and validation of the monthly payroll.
• Provide HR administrative support, including drafting and issuing employee letters and other HR related documentation as required.
• Support the administration and enrolment of employee benefits including pensions and medical schemes.
• Support the administration for the Reward Scheme.
• Assist with the maintenance of shared inboxes, respond to queries in a timely and professional manner and escalating as appropriate.
• Update HRIS and other employee records with high accuracy and confidentiality.
• Support internal and external audits, preparing necessary documentation and ensuring data integrity.
• Support agreed projects and initiatives as required, contributing to the team objectives.

What we are looking for

• Proficient skills in MS office, particularly Excel (v-lookups, formulas).
• Experience with HRIS systems, Workday preferred.
• Accuracy in processing payroll and maintaining data.
• Ability to identify and correct discrepancies.
• Able to prioritise workload, manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Proven administration experience in a previous / similar role.
• Good communication skills, ability to maintain confidentiality and ensure compliance with GDPR and HR policies.

Beneficial Training or/and qualifications

Experience in a similar role covering payroll and HR administration
Experience using Workday would be an advantage

Confidence can sometimes hold us back from applying for a job. But we'll let you in on a secret: there's no such thing as a 'perfect' candidate. If you feel you meet 75% of the requirements for this role, we would love to hear from you.

Also, if you are considering a career move or a sector-jump, please get in touch, we welcome applications from people with transferable skills.