Payroll & HR Administrator

Search; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing organization in Knowsley is seeking a detail-driven Payroll & HR Administrator on a 15-month fixed-term basis. The ideal candidate will support the employee lifecycle and ensure accurate payroll delivery, with responsibilities spanning payroll processing and HR operations. Benefits include a competitive salary, holiday allowance, and on-site perks.

Benefits

28,000–31,000 salary depending on experience

21 days holiday + 8 days bank

Free on-site parking

Pension

Health Plan

Death in Service

Agile working hours

Qualifications

• Familiar with payroll legislation and statutory entitlements (SSP, SMP, SPP) – essential.
• Previous experience in a dual HR/payroll position – desirable.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process end-to-end payroll ensuring accuracy and compliance.
• Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding and offboarding.
• Maintain and update employee records in line with data protection regulations.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Attention to Detail

Education

Understanding of UK payroll legislation

Tools

Sage Payroll

Job description

Search have partnered with a growing organisation in Knowsley seeking a detail–driven Payroll & HR Administrator to support the business on a 15–month fixed–term basis.

This role would suit someone with a strong payroll background but is keen to want to enhance their HR skills or a well–rounded candidate who has duality in both areas. You'll play a pivotal part in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring accurate, timely payroll delivery for a mid–sized workforce.

Key Responsibilities:
Prepare and process end–end payroll ensuring accuracy and compliance
Submit payroll and pension data, statutory reports, and filings in line with regulatory requirements.
Understanding of UK payroll legislation
Support day–to–day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and contract variation processing.
Maintain and update employee records and HR databases in line with data protection regulations.
Assist with the administration of employee benefits, probation processes, and statutory leave schemes.
Submit payroll and pension data, statutory reports, and filings in line with regulatory requirements.

Ideal Candidate Profile:
Familiar with payroll legislation and statutory entitlements (SSP, SMP, SPP) – (essential)
Previous experience in a dual HR/payroll position (desirable not essential)
Understanding of Sage Payroll (desirable not essential)
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
Someone who is committed to seeing the contract to completion

Benefits on offer include:
28,000– 31,000 (depending on experience)
21 days holiday + 8 days bank
Free on–site parking
Pension
Health Plan
Death in Service
Agile working hours, but full–time on site.
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Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.