Payroll Administrator jobs in United Kingdom

Location: Sheffield (Central & North)

Contract: Fixed Term - 10 months

Working pattern: Hybrid

We are recruiting an organised and proactive HR Assistant to join a busy HR team on a fixed-term basis to provide maternity cover. This is an operational, admin-focused role working closely with the HR Director and wider HR team, supporting the smooth running of HR processes across the employee lifecycle.

This role is ideal for someone with strong HR administration experience who enjoys supporting managers and employees and keeping HR operations running efficiently.

• Provide first-line HR support to managers and employees, handling day-to-day queries
• Support the HR Director with HR processes, escalating issues where appropriate
• Maintain accurate employee records and HR systems
• Manage HR queries and general administration

• Support recruitment administration, including job adverts, interview coordination and candidate communication
• Manage onboarding administration, including pre-employment checks and documentation
• Coordinate new starter and leaver processes to ensure a smooth experience

• Produce basic HR reports, including absence data
• Support the ongoing maintenance of HR systems
• Arrange meetings, interviews and manage diaries
• Take notes at meetings and prepare clear minutesSupport HR-led events, meetings and training sessions

• Previous experience in an HR Assistant or similar HR administration role
• Strong administrative skills and excellent attention to detail
• Confident supporting managers and employees with routine HR queries
• Comfortable using HR systems and working with data
• Organised, proactive and able to manage competing priorities
• Professional, approachable and a strong team player
• CIPD Level 3 (or working towards) desirable

for more information please contact Alice Connors on (phone number removed)

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