Payroll / hr administrator

Payroll/HR Administrator Payroll/HR Administrator Location: Birkenhead, Wirral Hours: Full-time, 39 hours per week Salary: £32,000 (negotiable up to £35,000 for highly experienced candidates) Hybrid Working: 2 days remote About the Role This newly created role will support the transition of payroll services in-house following the implementation of a leading ERP system for the construction industry. The Payroll Officer will play a key role in streamlining payroll operations and supporting the HR function during a time of change. Key Responsibilities -Manage multiple payrolls across different employee groups and pay frequencies-Oversee weekly payroll cycles including timesheet collation, processing, approval, and payment -Administer monthly payroll with minimal complexity -Support the transition of payroll services from outsourced to in-house, including onboarding of a new ERP payroll module -Ensure payroll accuracy and compliance with relevant legislation and pension regulations -Assist with year-end processes and statutory reporting -Maintain confidentiality and discretion in handling sensitive payroll data Working Hours -Monday to Thursday: 8:30am – 5:00pm -Friday: 8:30am – 4:00pm -30-minute lunch break -Free and plentiful parking available Package & Benefits Salary: Up to £32,000 (negotiable to £34,000–£35,000 for exceptional experience) Holidays: 24 days bank holidays (3–4 days allocated for year-end shutdown) Birthday Leave: Additional day off post-probation Holiday Buy/Sell Scheme: Buy up to 4 days, sell up to 3 days Pension: People’s Pension (5% employee / 3% employer via salary sacrifice) Ideal Candidate -Proven experience in end-to-end payroll processing -Strong understanding of weekly payroll time pressures -Comfortable with Excel-based timesheets -Experience with system migrations or ERP payroll modules (COINS experience desirable but not essential) -Background in construction or similar operational sectors preferred -Excellent organisational and communication skills Interested? Email your CV to lauren.taylor1@hays.com 4734433