Overview
The HR & Payroll Administrator is critical to the function, covering all aspects of HR & Payroll administration, adopting numerous tasks and processes to ensure accurate and efficient implementation. Duties include maintaining accurate employee records in line with information security and retention rules, processing employee requests and providing relevant information for HR queries, supporting payroll processing, supporting HR formal meetings and collating regular HR data for reporting purposes. You will collaborate closely with HR managers, the recruitment team, and other departments when necessary to support various HR policy, initiatives and projects. Involvement in the annual social calendar and employee engagement committee is an important part of this role.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
* Coordinate, collate and process all monthly administration associated with the delivery of UK monthly payroll – key element of the role
* Maintain accurate, real time data entry and variable component entry directly into the global HRIS
* Prepare monthly payroll import data including commission, bonus, expense and other variables; checking carefully for accuracy
* Assist with employee benefits and payroll administration including joiner and leaver admin as well as any changes to benefit cover
* Employee onboarding administration including generating offer letters and contracts, preparation and processing starter packs, processing employee background checks, reference checks and ensuring all employee data is entered on the HRIS accurately
* Manage and direct all daily HR enquiries, supporting with policy responses with support from HR Managers or Head of HR
* Create, update and maintain accurate personnel records both in hard copy and using the HR system; in line with information security policy and data retention policy
* Generate letters to employees and ensure signed receipt where necessary
* Support with payroll processes each month, including data extraction and cleansing
* Attend formal HR meetings with Line Managers where required including minute taking and advising on HR policy
* Conduct employment and right-to-work background checks and handling risk acceptance administration
* Process leavers and update relevant systems, carry out exit interviews and analyse data for attrition reports
* Maintain and protect highly confidential information including salary details for all employees
* Distribute P45s monthly
* Respond to financial or employment reference requests, providing accurate responses in line with company policy
* Facilitate regular social committee meetings and encourage charity partnerships and activity for Head Office
* Benefits administration and setup for employees
Qualifications
* CIPD Qualified preferred
* UK & IRE Payroll experience and understanding of statutory and taxation rules
* Proven experience ensuring efficient, accurate payroll processing
* Proven experience in HR shared services, HR administration, and payroll management
* Advanced computer literacy (MS Office applications, Excel is a must)
* Excellent organisational skills, with an ability to multi task and prioritise important projects
* Excellent writing and language skills
* Ability to operate well under pressure and within a high volume, target-driven environment
* Confident and friendly phone, email and in-person communication skills
* Professional manner at all times, credible and approachable
* Strong administration skills
* Working in a GDPR compliant way with confidentiality at the heart of everything you do
Additional Information
What’s in it for you?
* Option of hybrid working (dependent on results and length of service)
* Great central office, only 2 minutes away from Windsor train station
* Amazing team that supports you and celebrates your wins
* Regular theme days and charity events; we also have tea, coffee and milk provided
* Employee Assistance Programme to help and support with life stuff
* Local discounts for coffee outlets, restaurants, cinemas and gyms
* Free fruit, flu vaccinations, cycle to work scheme, eye test/glasses vouchers
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Seniority level
* Associate
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Human Resources
* Industries
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