Payroll & HR Administrator — Data-Driven Admin

Magna International; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Magna International, part of the Cosma Group, is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration professional in the UK. You will manage payroll data, attendance, starter paperwork and ensure accurate employee records while working closely with Finance and HR teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, payroll experience, and familiarity with HRIS like Workday. You will operate in a fast-paced environment and uphold GDPR and data privacy standards.

Qualifications

• Experience with payroll processing and data accuracy.
• Strong Excel skills including lookups and pivot tables.
• Experience in HR administration and onboarding.
• Detail-oriented with reliable data handling.
• Experience with Workday or similar HRIS is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and process payroll data accurately and on time.
• Ensure time and attendance data accuracy monthly.
• Collect starter documentation and perform due diligence.
• Maintain employee data for payroll runs (bank details, address).
• Maintain records and track deductions (SSP, SMP, Pension, NI, Tax).
• Generate payroll and time & attendance reports as required.
• Complete monthly pension submissions after payroll is processed.
• Be the first point of contact for payroll queries.
• Ensure policies and procedures are followed per standards and law.
• Collaborate with Finance and HR to resolve payroll issues.
• Keep Workday records up to date with new starters, leavers, pay changes.
• Maintain and administer current time and attendance system.
• Support implementation of a new time & attendance system.
• Maintain access control security system and report faults.
• Maintain system used for roll call.
• Administer employee benefits and be a point of contact for queries.
• Produce weekly KPI data (headcount, absence, turnover).

Skills

Excel skills

Payroll experience

Data-driven

Administration

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday

Job description

Magna International, part of the Cosma Group, is seeking a Payroll & HR Administration professional in the UK. You will manage payroll data, attendance, starter paperwork and ensure accurate employee records while working closely with Finance and HR teams.

The role requires strong Excel skills, payroll experience, and familiarity with HRIS like Workday. You will operate in a fast-paced environment and uphold GDPR and data privacy standards.