Payroll & HR Ops Specialist - 12-Month Contract

Proactive Global; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the HR team on a full-time 12-month contract. You will manage payroll administration across the business’ entities and provide professional HR support across the organisation.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ HR administration experience, strong Microsoft Office skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to accuracy and compliance.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
• Further training or qualification in HR Administration.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in HR administration.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including employee changes and contract amendments.
• Support Compensation & Benefits and Performance Management processes.
• Manage employee absence administration and related records.
• Prepare employment references, certificates and other HR documentation.
• Coordinate and obtain relevant employee permits and approvals.
• Manage the preparation and follow-up of monthly payroll processing.
• Carry out payroll reconciliation in collaboration with the Finance Department.
• Identify opportunities to improve and optimise payroll processes.
• Act as the main point of contact for employees, government authorities and insurance providers regarding payroll and HR administration queries.
• Provide administrative support for wider HR projects and initiatives.

Skills

HR administration

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Commercial apprenticeship or equivalent qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Proactive Global is seeking an experienced Payroll Specialist to join the HR team on a full-time 12-month contract. You will manage payroll administration across the business’ entities and provide professional HR support across the organisation.

The role requires a minimum of 5 years’ HR administration experience, strong Microsoft Office skills and a proactive, detail-oriented approach to accuracy and compliance.