Payroll, Pensions and HR Administrator

Brackenberry; Chichester; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a reliable Payroll, Pensions and HR Administrator in Chichester on a 4-month contract, likely to be extended. The role involves administrative support for payroll and HR functions, requiring strong numerical and communication skills. Immediate availability and right to work in the UK are essential. This position offers a pay rate of £13.68 - £17.70 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in payroll, HR, or administrative support is desirable.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and relevant payroll/HR systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for payroll, pensions, and HR processes.
• Set up new starter details and process changes to existing employee contracts.
• Calculate payroll-related information and assist with payroll processing.
• Respond to client queries, providing standard information and guidance on payroll and HR services.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Council procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Numerical skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Tools

Payroll/HR systems

Job description

We are working closely alongside a Local Authority in West Sussex to assist with the appointment of a Payroll, Pensions and HR Administrator, on a 4-month contract, highly likely to be extended at clients discretion. Please apply with your CV for immediate consideration.

Rate of Pay

£13.68 - £17.70 per hour

Summary

West Sussex County Council is seeking a reliable and detail-oriented Payroll, Pensions and HR Administrator to join our team in Chichester. This role provides high-level administrative support across payroll, pensions, and HR functions, ensuring accurate processing and timely responses to client needs. The position requires strong attention to detail, ability to manage confidential information, and flexibility to support various administrative tasks within a specialist payroll service.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient administrative support for payroll, pensions, and HR processes.
• Set up new starter details and process changes to existing employee contracts.
• Calculate payroll-related information and assist with payroll processing.
• Respond to client queries, providing standard information and guidance on payroll and HR services.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation in line with Council procedures.

Requirements

• Previous experience in payroll, HR, or administrative support is desirable.
• Strong numerical skills and attention to detail.
• Competent in Microsoft Office applications and relevant payroll/HR systems.
• Ability to concentrate and work accurately on tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Good communication skills and the ability to respond to queries professionally.
• Flexible and reliable with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment, with some in-office presence required.

Please note

• You should be available to work immediately or at a short notice.
• You should have right to work in U.K

Disclaimer

Brackenberry Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy. We are committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer. Unless otherwise stated all of our roles are temporary, though opening assignments can be and often are, extended by clients on a longer term basis and can sometimes become permanent.

Important

We will interpret your application as being permission to submit your CV to this role (with the right to represent you) unless you advise us to the contrary. Incase the role requires an enhanced DBS, your DBS must be either through us or be accompanied by a subscription to the DBS updating service.

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