Payroll & HR Administrator - London-based Marketing Agency

Hatty Blue Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A London-based marketing agency is looking for a Payroll & HR Administrator to manage payroll and HR operations. This hybrid role offers a salary between £28,000 and £32,000 and includes 15 work-from-anywhere days per year. Duties include payroll management using People First, overseeing HR admin, and responding to employee inquiries. A successful candidate will have experience in payroll and HR administration, attention to detail, and strong communication skills.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working pattern

15 work-from-anywhere days per year

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll and HR administration.
• Strong attention to detail and confidentiality.
• Ability to communicate effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly UK payroll using People First.
• Oversee HR inbox and deliver HR administration.
• Be the key contact for employee inquiries.

Skills

Payroll processing

HR administration

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Tools

People First by MHR

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an exciting new role:

Payroll & HR Administrator for a London-based marketing agency (W1).

This is a hybrid position based in London, offering a salary of £28,000–£32,000 DOE.

The agency operates a flexible hybrid working pattern, with office-based days on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (9:30am–6pm), and working from home on Wednesday and Friday. In addition, employees receive 15 work-from-anywhere days per year, which can be used flexibly if needed.

Reporting to the Head of HR, the Payroll & HR Administrator will support smooth payroll and people operations in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. The role involves managing the monthly UK payroll using People First by MHR, overseeing the HR inbox, and delivering core HR administration across the full employee lifecycle. You will be a key point of contact for employee queries and will be known for your speed, accuracy and customer-first approach.

The successful candidate will have experience in payroll and HR administration, strong attention to detail with a high level of discretion and the confidence to communicate effectively in a busy, fast-moving environment.