Payroll & HR Coordinator

Portfolio Payroll Limited; Norwich; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Job summary

Portfolio Payroll Limited in Norwich is seeking a Payroll & HR Coordinator to ensure payroll accuracy for stores and head office, while supporting day-to-day HR tasks. You’ll take ownership of processing for various teams and gain hands-on exposure to onboarding and employee record management.

You’ll develop a broader HR career in a fast-paced retail environment, handling payroll changes, data management, and recruitment administration with a proactive, detail‑driven approach.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

Pensions experience (desirable)

Attention to detail

Organisational skills

Proactive approach

Tools

MS Excel

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.