Payroll & HR Administrator - Hybrid Contract (UK)

Confidential; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Contract role (6-12 months)

Job summary

Confidential in Chester is seeking an HR Administrator to join a busy payroll and HR team on a hybrid basis. You will accurately process payroll data, answer UK employee queries by phone and via tickets, and draft official HR documents such as references and mortgage letters.

The role covers entry of payroll data, handling PAYE and statutory payments, using SAP and Google Workspace, and delivering excellent customer service under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• Experience entering payroll data and handling pay-related queries.
• Solid understanding of PAYE, SMP, SPP, SSP, student loans and standard deductions.
• Experience using SAP payroll software and Google Workspace.
• Proven customer service skills in a fast-paced office setting.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Strong attention to detail and good organizational skills.
• Flexible, collaborative team player.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and process payroll data within timelines.
• Set up new starters, P45s, declarations, court orders, and pass scheme/ deductions.
• Process overtime, standby allowances, and expenses.
• Handle daily payroll queries by phone and via tickets.
• Produce official letters (references, mortgage/rental checks).
• Provide first-line support for the e-pay portal and benefits platform.
• Create mass communications and mail merges for company updates.

Skills

Payroll data entry

PAYE

Statutory pay (SMP, SPP, SSP)

Student loans

Pensions

Standard deductions

Customer service

Work under pressure

Attention to detail

Planning

Collaborative

Tools

SAP

Google Workspace

Job description

Confidential in Chester is seeking an HR Administrator to join a busy payroll and HR team on a hybrid basis. You will accurately process payroll data, answer UK employee queries by phone and via tickets, and draft official HR documents such as references and mortgage letters.

The role covers entry of payroll data, handling PAYE and statutory payments, using SAP and Google Workspace, and delivering excellent customer service under tight deadlines.