People Coordinator & Payroll Specialist
London | £40,000 – £45,000 | 12–14 Month FTC (Maternity Cover)
Our client, a well-known organisation in the creative media industry, is seeking a People Coordinator & Payroll Specialist to join their HR function for a 12–14 month maternity cover. The role sits within a small, friendly team and works closely with the Head of HR and HR Business Partner, offering a balance of payroll responsibility and generalist HR support.
What you’ll be doing
* Be a key contact for day-to-day HR queries, providing timely and accurate support.
* Oversee the monthly payroll process with an outsourced provider, ensuring everything runs smoothly and errors are quickly identified.
* Build relationships with pension and benefits providers, managing renewals and day-to-day queries.
* Compile regular HR and payroll reports for the group HQ in Paris, including reconciliations across multiple entities.
* Support the employee journey from onboarding and probation reviews through to offboarding, ensuring all documentation and compliance is in order.
* Maintain HR data and trackers with a strong focus on accuracy, using Excel on a daily basis.
* Get involved in wider HR projects such as DEI initiatives, internal communications, training coordination, and employee engagement activities.
What we’re looking for
* At least 4 years’ experience in a combined HR and payroll role.
* Strong track record of working with payroll
* Comfortable handling data-heavy work and confident using Excel to manage trackers and reports.
* Detail-focused, organised, and confident identifying and resolving payroll anomalies.
* Previous exposure to multi-entity or international organisations would be an advantage.
* A team player who is approachable, people-focused, and able to stay calm under pressure.
The details
* Fixed-term contract for 12–14 months, starting 1st December 2025.
* Hybrid working model (typically 2–3 days in the office, with Wednesdays and Thursdays required).
* Salary £40,000 – £45,000
* A collaborative, inclusive environment with the opportunity to get involved in meaningful HR projects alongside BAU work.