Payroll Coordinator

LATHAM & BOND HUMAN RESOURCES LTD; Chippenham; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing business is seeking a Payroll Coordinator to manage payroll processing and support HR operations. This role involves coordinating payroll submissions, resolving payroll queries, and maintaining accurate employee records. The ideal candidate will have payroll coordination experience, strong attention to detail, and proficiency in Excel. You will also engage in HR administration tasks and support various HR projects, all while benefiting from a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Great benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll coordination or payroll support.
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail for payroll inputs and employee data.
• Proficient in Excel and confident using HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Submit accurate UK payroll each month with the external payroll provider.
• Capture employee changes and statutory updates in line with deadlines.
• Resolve payroll queries and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Payroll coordination experience

Attention to detail

Proficient in Excel

HR administration experience

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving approach

Education

CIPD Level 3 or working towards it

Tools

HR systems

Job description

Overview

Payroll Coordinator

Location: Chippenham, UK, two days onsite, three days remote

Salary: £35,000 to £37,000

Contract Type: Permanent, hybrid working

Benefits: Great benefits package

A manufacturing business is looking for a Payroll Coordinator to take ownership of payroll processing while supporting core HR operations. The role suits someone who wants structured responsibility, accuracy-driven work, and involvement across payroll and HR administration.

Key Responsibilities

Payroll Coordination

• Work with Finance and the external payroll provider to submit an accurate UK payroll each month
• Capture all employee changes and statutory updates in line with payroll deadlines
• Resolve payroll queries and maintain clear, accurate payroll records
• Support statutory reporting and compliance requirements
• Raise purchase orders, track HR supplier costs, and maintain budget accuracy
• Maintain and report on holiday and sickness records in the HR system

HR Support

• Provide day-to-day HR administration across onboarding, contracts, changes, and leavers
• Maintain accurate employee data and ensure HR files stay up to date
• Support reward and benefits processes, including pay review, bonus, healthcare, pensions schemes, and cycle schemes
• Maintain internal HR information pages for employee self-service
• Assist with HR projects and continuous improvement activities
• Manage queries on HR policies and procedures, escalating when needed
• Support employee communication activities and keep the HR operational calendar updated

Skills and Experience

• Experience in payroll coordination or payroll support
• Strong accuracy and attention to detail for payroll inputs and employee data
• Proficient in Excel and confident using HR systems
• HR administration experience across the employee lifecycle
• CIPD Level 3 or working towards it
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving approach
• Able to handle confidential information securely