Payroll & Hr Administrator

Distinct Consultancy Group; Appley Bridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

32 days annual leave

Private healthcare

Enhanced Company Pension

Free Parking

Career progression in a growing бизнес

Job summary

Distinct Consultancy Group in the United Kingdom is recruiting a Payroll & HR Administrator to support monthly payroll and the full employee lifecycle.

You will maintain HR databases, manage pension contributions, handle payroll queries, and ensure GDPR compliance while delivering accurate pay and timely information. This role runs 9am-5pm, Monday to Friday, with clear progression in a growing business.

Qualifications

• HR & end to end Payroll experience is essential.
• Experience handling confidential information and GDPR.
• Proficiency with Sage 50 or similar payroll system.
• Strong numeracy and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Administer full monthly payroll to ensure on-time, accurate payments.
• Provide day-to-day payroll and HR administration support.
• Be the first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Maintain HR database accuracy and manage employee lifecycle records.
• Process pension contributions and benefits administration.
• Ensure GDPR compliance across processes and records.
• Issue employment contracts and support week-one inductions.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR experience

Attention to detail

GDPR knowledge

Numeracy

Confidential environment

Sage 50 experience

Excel

Tools

Sage 50

Excel

HR systems

Job description

Payroll & HR Administrator - £27,000 - £30,500 + 32 Days Holiday + Enhanced Pension Contributions + Healthcare + Career Progression in Growing Business!

The Company

We are working with a market leader who are experiencing significant growth. They have some exciting future growth plans and are looking to add a Payroll & HR Administrator to their team.

You will be joining a team of experienced industry professionals to work within the manufacturing industry. The company can provide a realistic career growth path for the right individual.

The Role

The Payroll & HR Administrator will prepare and process the monthly payroll with accuracy and provide full employee life-cycle administrative support to the Human Resources Department.

The role is to work 9am-5pm Monday- Friday (35 hours per week).

Key Responsibilities

• Administer full monthly payroll process to ensure that all employees are paid on time and correctly
• To provide day to day payroll and HR administration support in a timely and accurate manner
• Be the first point of contact for all payroll queries
• Maintenance of HR database on an ongoing basis to ensure this is accurate at all times
• Responsible for administration of relevant benefit schemes
• Manage all administration for the employee lifecycle, including new starter’s documentation, leavers, contract changes etc.
• Produce employment contracts in a timely manner
• Assist with the on boarding of new starters including the preparation and scheduling of week one induction plans.
• Contribute to the development of processes and policies and assist with implementation
• Provision of accurate weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual management information
• Ensure all relevant paperwork/authorisation is received for any additions, deletions and amendment to payroll
• Maintain accurate records for both SSP and Company Sick Pay to ensure no overpayments occur
• Distribution of monthly payslips in line with payroll deadlines
• Completion of pension contributions for all pension schemes within an accurate timeframe
• Maintain a consistent approach to GDPR and ensure all processes remain compliant

What We Are Looking For

The Payroll & HR Administrator will be an ambitious individual with excellent people skills and ideally have experience of working within a similar role within a fast-paced environment.

Ideally you will be/have:

• HR & end to end Payroll experience is essential
• Experience in working within the constraints of a confidential environment
• Sage 50 experience (or similar system) would be beneficial
• Strong knowledge of GDPR working practices and maintaining compliance
• Ability to prioritise work, taking responsibility for areas of work seeing them through to conclusionIntermediate IT skills, including Excel, Word and HR systems
• Strong interpersonal skills ensuring queries are dealt with efficiently, with tact and confidentiality
• Excellent attention to detail, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality and appropriate handling of sensitive customer information
• Highly numerate and literate

What is On Offer

The Payroll & HR Administrator will be joining a growing business with career opportunities and have a competitive salary of £27,000 - £30,500 (DOE). You will also benefit from:

• 32 days annual leave
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced Company Pension
• Free Parking
• Career progression in a growing business