Role: Payroll & HR Administrator
Pay: Up to £30k (DOE)
Hours: Full-Time 37.5 hours
Location: Office based in Tillicoultry (Hybrid with 1 day working from home)
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 28, 2026
About the Role
We are seeking a highly organised and detail‑oriented Payroll & HR Administrator to join our People Team!
This role is responsible for delivering accurate and timely payroll administration while providing essential support across the employee lifecycle.
Working closely with colleagues across HR & Finance you will play a supportive role in managing end‑to‑end payroll processes, maintain employee records, support benefits administration, and assist with onboarding and off‑boarding activities.
You will play a key role in ensuring compliance with statutory requirements, maintaining data integrity within our HR and payroll systems, and providing excellent support to employees on payroll and HR‑related matters.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working with data, thrives in a fast‑paced environment, and is passionate about delivering a positive employee experience through efficient and accurate administration.
Who We Are Looking For
We are looking for a proactive and dependable individual with strong administration experience and a keen eye for detail. You will be comfortable handling confidential information, managing multiple priorities, and working collaboratively with other departments across the business.
The successful candidate will demonstrate
- Previous experience in a payroll, HR administration, or a People Operations role
- Strong understanding of payroll processes, statutory deductions, and payroll compliance requirements (desirable)
- Excellent attention to detail and data accuracy
- Knowledge of employee benefits administration, including pensions and other benefit schemes (desirable)
- Excellent organisational skills with the ability to prioritise workloads and meet deadlines
- A customer‑focused approach and the ability to respond professionally to employee queries
- The ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Payroll Lead with processing and managing end‑to‑end payroll, ensuring all employees are paid accurately and on time
- Administer salaries, wages, bonuses, and deductions, including benefits contributions
- Support the administration of employee benefits such as pensions and health schemes
- Support in preparing payroll reports, summaries, and data for audits and analysis
- Respond to employee queries relating to pay, deductions, and tax matters
- Support internal and external payroll audits
- Maintain up to date knowledge of system updates and advancements on our HRIS
- Issue contracts, offer letters, and changes to terms and conditions as required
- Maintain and update the HR/Payroll System: Ensuring employee records are accurate, up‑to‑date and compliant
- Support onboarding and off‑boarding processes, including preparing contracts and employee documentation
- Monitor, delegate and respond to queries in the HR inbox
- Support the wider HR Team with administrative duties as and when required
Benefits
- Wellbeing Support: Access local gym discounts and up to 6 free face‑to‑face or phone counselling sessions to support your mental health.
- Career Growth: Unlock development opportunities and grow your career with us.
- Secure Your Future: Boost your pension for a brighter tomorrow.
- Generous Staff Discount: Enjoy 30% off on products and services, plus exclusive discounts on high street brands and entertainment via our Boostworks Benefits portal.
- Holiday Recharge: Get 30 days of paid holiday, with the option to purchase more for those extra‑long getaways.
- Convenient Perks: Complimentary electric car charging points.
- Life Assurance: Enjoy free life cover of at least twice your annual salary, up to retirement age.
Inclusion & Diversity
Sterling Homes are committed to creating an inclusive & respectful environment for all. We celebrate diversity whilst empowering & trusting one another. The future success of Sterling Homes is our people - our mission is to foster positive relationships with colleagues and customers so we can learn from one another & grow together.
