Payroll & HR Admin Specialist (12-Month Contract)

Proactive Global; Astwood Bank; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its HR team on a 12-month contract in the UK. You will manage payroll administration for the business' entities and provide HR support across the organisation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR administration, a commercial apprenticeship or HR admin qualification, and strong MS Office skills. You will handle onboarding/offboarding and liaise with authorities and providers.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Further HR Administration qualification or training.
• Minimum 5 years' experience in HR administration.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organisational and administrative skills with the ability to work independently.
• High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Professional and service-oriented approach.
• Clear, direct and transparent communication skills.
• Collaborative team contributor.

Responsibilities

• Manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including changes and contracts.
• Support Compensation & Benefits and Performance Management processes.
• Administer employee absence records and related documentation.
• Prepare employment references and HR certificates.
• Coordinate employee permits and approvals.
• Oversee monthly payroll processing preparation and follow-up.
• Collaborate with Finance for payroll reconciliation.
• Identify improvements to payroll processes.
• Be the main point of contact for payroll queries from employees, authorities and insurers.
• Provide administrative support for wider HR projects.

Skills

Commercial apprenticeship

HR Administration qualification

HR administration experience

MS Office

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Professional attitude

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Commercial apprenticeship or equivalent

HR Administration qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking a Payroll Specialist to join its HR team on a 12-month contract in the UK. You will manage payroll administration for the business' entities and provide HR support across the organisation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in HR administration, a commercial apprenticeship or HR admin qualification, and strong MS Office skills. You will handle onboarding/offboarding and liaise with authorities and providers.