Payroll & HR Administrator

Transaction Recruitment; Birchfield; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days’ annual leave + bank holidays

Auto-enrolment pension

Death in service cover

Private medical insurance

Employee discounts programme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Transaction Recruitment are supporting an SME-based business in Oldbury in their search for a Payroll & HR Administrator on a 12-month fixed term contract. This on-site role covers weekly payroll for ~500 employees, HR administration, and providing support to managers and teams.

You will handle queries, ensure GDPR-compliant records, and contribute to reporting and onboarding processes. The role offers variety, collaboration with operations, and a benefits package including pension, private

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and HR administration is required.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality essential.
• Good communication skills with managers and employees.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, input and process weekly payroll and ensure on-time payments.
• Check timesheets, overtime, bonuses, deductions, and resolve discrepancies.
• Administer statutory payments (SSP, maternity/paternity) and changes to records.
• Issue offer letters, contracts and onboarding paperwork; complete Right to Work checks.
• Maintain accurate employee records in line with GDPR and respond to queries.
• Produce payroll and HR reports and maintain trackers.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Attention to detail

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Job description

Transaction Recruitment are supporting a well-established business based in Oldbury, in their search for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join their team on a 12-month fixed term contract. You will provide accurate, timely support across payroll and HR, processing weekly payroll for around 500 employees and keeping employee records in order. You will need strong attention to detail, a confidential approach and good communication skills. This opportunityis fully site-based.

This is a varied role that suits someone who likes having a hand in both payroll and HR. You will work closely with managers and operational teams, be the first point of contact for employee queries, and enjoy working withina SME environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Preparing, inputting and processing weekly payroll, ensuring accurate and on-time payments
• Checking timesheets, overtime, bonuses, allowances and deductions, and resolving discrepancies with managers
• Administering statutory payments, including SSP, maternity and paternity pay
• Processing starters, leavers and changes to contractual or personal details
• Issuing offer letters, contracts and onboarding paperwork, and chasing outstanding documents, including Right to Work checks
• Maintaining accurate employee records, including absence, sickness and annual leave, in line with GDPR
• Handling payroll and HR queries from employees, escalating complex matters where needed
• Producing payroll and HR reports, and keeping spreadsheets and trackers up to date
• Supporting HR correspondence, employee meetings and engagement initiatives

In return, you will join a supportive team with plenty of variety and exposure to both payroll and HR. The benefits package includes 20 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays, an auto-enrolment pension, death in service cover, private medical insurance, access to an employee discounts programme and free on-site parking.