Payroll Clerk

New Appointments Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Payroll Clerk with HR support duties based in Dover. The role involves preparing payroll, managing payroll administration, and assisting HR with documentation and routine tasks. Candidates should have previous payroll experience, strong attention to detail, and communication skills. This is a full-time position with an immediate start and potential for permanency.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll is essential.
• A good understanding of HR processes or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, organised approach.
• Comfortable working independently and prioritising a varied workload.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll for a large employee group.
• Manage all payroll administration including new starters, leavers, adjustments and changes.
• Carry out detailed payroll checks to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely submission.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Assist with HR documentation, record-keeping and maintaining accurate HR systems.
• Support HR with routine tasks such as onboarding, absence tracking.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR documentation

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Job description

Payroll Clerk (with HR Support Duties)

Temporary role with potential to become permanent
Location: Dover
Salary: £15 per hour

Key Responsibilities

Payroll (Primary Focus)

• Prepare and process the monthly payroll for a large employee group.
• Manage all payroll administration including new starters, leavers, adjustments and changes.
• Carry out detailed payroll checks to ensure accuracy, compliance and timely submission.
• Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries, providing clear and helpful advice to employees and managers.

HR Support (Secondary Duties)

• Assist with HR documentation, record-keeping and maintaining accurate HR systems.
• Support HR with routine tasks such as on-boarding, absence tracking and updating employee information.
• Attend HR meetings where required, providing administrative support and note-taking.
• Help the HR team with ad-hoc projects, including well-being, culture and employee engagement initiatives.

About You

• Previous experience in payroll is essential.
• A good understanding of HR processes or a willingness to learn.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage confidential information.
• Strong communication skills with a proactive, organised approach.
• Comfortable working independently and prioritising a varied workload.

This is a full‑time position working 37 hours Monday to Friday. Immediate start required. Temporary position initially with the prospect of a permanent opportunity for the right person.

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