HR and Payroll Administrator (hybrid)

This is an exceptional opportunity to join a local employer of choice as an HR and Payroll Administrator. Based within a modern office, the HR and Payroll Administrator will report directly to the Head of HR and will support with the day to day running of the HR Department, acting as the first point of contact for HR and payroll related queries from employees and external partners.

The focus of the role will include setting up and maintaining HR and payroll systems, processes and records and ensuring data accuracy. Managing the HR administrative duties for day to day activities and ensuring the HR department supports employees while conforming to UK Employment Legislation and internal compliance processes.  Supporting the Head of HR with projects in order to achieve the HR strategic goals and global initiatives.

The successful HR and Payroll Administrator will be based out of the stunning Chester office and will be rewarded with a fantastic benefits package including 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company bonus scheme, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free onsite parking and more. Following a successful training period, hybrid working is an option (minimum of 3 days in the office).

Responsibilities:-

• First line support answering employee queries about HR-related issues, organising and maintaining employee records in line with compliance and data protection requirements.
• Building a consultative approach with employees and Managers and build strong relationships across the organisation.
• Maintaining records with regards to holiday and sickness and running reports in order to support ER processes with regards to absence management.
• Arranging training courses as required.
• Supporting Managers with the Performance Development process.
• Supporting the HR team, creating employment contracts, templates, forms, letters and employee communications.
• Manage the company car scheme, working with contract hire, fuel card, rental providers, and the motor fleet insurer to ensure all aspects of the company car policy and associated taxation liability issues are implemented and adhered to, including fines and penalties administration.
• Ensure invoices are authorised for processing and approved.
• Ensure timely processing of monthly payroll data. Collating payroll information, inputting into the payroll system, submitting via standard process and collating reports to support Finance in processing monthly payments.
• Updating the internal telephone list and organisation chart on monthly basis.
• Manage new starter onboarding administration, including offer letter and contract documentation prepared correctly, references applied for, IT resources applied for, personal file opened, and 12- week induction programme arranged with Managers in line with the company compliance process.
• Manage leaver offboarding administration including updating the HR database, leaver documentation, return of company property and payroll updated.
• Assist with recruitment process. Arranging meeting room hire where necessary.

Skills and experience required:-

• HR qualification or relevant experience (CIPD preferred)
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience of payroll and human resources, in a self-managing capacity.
• Comprehensive use of payroll software – ideally Moorepay.
• High level of approachability and initiative.
• Possessing exceptional communications skills, team skills and situational sensitivity.
• Ability to embrace change and manage fast changing situations and priorities.
• Strong attention to detail with good interpersonal skills.

KEYWORDS: payroll, HR, human resources, Moorepay

Unfortunately, due to time restrictions we cannot respond to every applicant, in the event that we haven’t contacted you within 48 hours please take it you have not been successful for this particular role, but your details will be kept on file and considered for all future vacancies.

We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.