Payroll & HR Administrator
Location: Poundstretcher Support Centre, Desford Lane, Kirby Muxloe, Leicester, LE9 2BJ.
At Poundstretcher, our people are at the heart of everything we do. Behind the scenes, our HR and Payroll teams play a vital role in supporting our colleagues, ensuring they’re paid accurately, supported effectively, and have a great experience throughout their journey with us.
We’re now looking for a Payroll & HR Administrator to join our team based at our Support Centre in Kirby Muxloe.
This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take real ownership of payroll and HR administration activities within a fast-paced, value-led retail environment.
The Role
As a Payroll & HR Administrator at Poundstretcher, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll and core HR processes. You’ll be responsible for supporting the end-to-end payroll cycle, maintaining employee records, and providing efficient administrative support across the HR function.
Working closely with the HR and Payroll teams, you’ll help ensure compliance, accuracy, and a positive colleague experience, while responding effectively to queries from across the business.
Your Key Responsibilities
* Support the accurate and timely processing of payroll, ensuring all inputs, checks, and deadlines are met.
* Maintain and update employee records across HR and payroll systems, ensuring data accuracy and compliance.
* Act as a first point of contact for payroll and HR queries, providing clear and professional support to colleagues and managers.
* Administer HR processes including starters, leavers, contract changes, and absence management.
* Support audits, reporting, and data requests by producing accurate payroll and HR reports.
* Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies, and payroll regulations.
* Work collaboratively with HR, Finance, and wider business teams to support smooth people processes.
Skills & Experience
We’re looking for a Payroll & HR Administrator who is highly organised, detail-focused, and comfortable working in a fast-paced retail environment.
You’ll also bring:
* Experience in payroll processing and HR administration.
* Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy and confidentiality.
* Confidence handling employee queries in a professional and approachable manner.
* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
* Experience using HR and payroll systems, with strong Excel and administrative capability.
* A proactive, flexible mindset and a collaborative approach to teamwork.
What We Offer
* Free on-site parking for a stress-free commute
* Private Medical Insurance
* 10% staff discount on most in-store purchases
* My Staff Shop access for exclusive discounts across a wide range of brands
* Life assurance cover
* Health & wellbeing support, including an Employee Assistance Programme
* Generous holiday allowance of 33 days per year (including bank holidays)