Search have partnered with a growing organisation in Knowsley seeking a detail-driven Payroll & HR Administrator to support the business on a 15-month fixed-term basis. This role would suit someone with a strong payroll background but is keen to want to enhance their HR skills or a well-rounded candidate who has duality in both areas. You'll play a pivotal part in supporting the full employee lifecycle and ensuring accurate, timely payroll delivery for a mid-sized workforce. Key Responsibilities: * Prepare and process end-end payroll ensuring accuracy and compliance * Submit payroll and pension data, statutory reports, and filings in line with regulatory requirements. * Understanding of UK payroll legislation * Support day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, offboarding, and contract variation processing. * Maintain and update employee records and HR databases in line with data protection regulations. * Assist with the administration of employee benefits, probation processes, and statutory leave schemes. * Submit payroll and pension data, statutory reports, and filings in line with regulatory requirements. Ideal Candidate Profile: * Familiar with payroll legislation and statutory entitlements (SSP, SMP, SPP) - (essential) * Previous experience in a dual HR/payroll position (desirable not essential) * Understanding of Sage Payroll (desirable not essential) * Strong communication and interpersonal skills with a high level of confidentiality and professionalism. * Someone who is committed to seeing the contract to completion Benefits on offer include: * £28,000-£31,000 (depending on experience) * 21 days holiday 8 days bank * Free on-site parking * Pension * Health Plan * Death in Service * Agile working hours, but full-time on site.. Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age