Payroll & HR Coordinator

Portfolio Credit Control; Dereham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Training and career development

Friendly team culture

Job summary

Portfolio Credit Control in the United Kingdom is seeking a Payroll & HR Coordinator to ensure payroll accuracy for store and head office teams while supporting the wider HR function.

You will handle onboarding, employee records, payroll changes, and HR queries, with opportunities to grow in a fast-paced retail environment. The role emphasizes compliance with HMRC and data integrity in the HRIS.

Qualifications

• Experience in payroll administration.
• Pensions experience is desirable.
• Understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Strong attention to detail and organisation.

Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers, and contract amendments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for payment approvals.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS and ensure data accuracy.
• Support HR with recruitment administration, onboarding, and absence tracking.
• Assist with HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

Skills

Payroll administration

MS Excel

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

HR administration

Onboarding

Tools

HRIS

Job description

Are you a detail-driven Payroll professional looking to grow your HR experience? Join our dynamic retail team as a Payroll & HR Coordinator where you’ll not only ensure people are paid accurately and on time but also play a key role in supporting the wider HR function.

About the Role

As a payroll coordinator, you’ll take ownership of processing for stores and head office teams. You’ll also get hands-on exposure to a variety of HR duties – from onboarding and employee record management to supporting day-to-day HR queries. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to develop a broader career in HR within a fast-paced retail environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Process payroll accurately and on schedule for all employees.
• Manage payroll changes including new starters, leavers, and contract amendments.
• Ensure compliance with HMRC legislation, pensions, and statutory payments.
• Reconcile payroll reports and liaise with Finance for payment approvals.
• Maintain employee records in the HRIS and ensure data accuracy.
• Support HR with recruitment administration, onboarding, and absence tracking.
• Assist with HR projects and employee engagement initiatives.

What You’ll Bring

• Previous experience in payroll administration
• Pensions experience (desirable)
• A good understanding of payroll legislation and best practice.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organisational skills.
• Proficiency in MS Excel
• A proactive approach and willingness to get involved in broader HR activities.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and career development in both Payroll and HR.
• A friendly, supportive team culture within a growing retail brand.