I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business that continues to experience significant growth across its UK operations. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their busy HR team.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys managing a varied workload while providing exceptional payroll and HR support.

As Payroll & HR Administrator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll while supporting the wider HR function across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with HR colleagues and managers, you'll handle a wide range of payroll and HR administration tasks, including managing complex employee casework and ensuring compliance with current employment legislation.

Key Responsibilities

Process end-to-end payroll accurately using Sage Payroll.
Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring all data is accurate and compliant.
Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, sickness, maternity/paternity, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments.
Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner.
Provide comprehensive HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle.
Support recruitment, onboarding and induction administration.
Manage employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR.
Assist with absence management, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes.
Support HR Business Partners with complex employee relations casework, maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail.
Produce payroll and HR reports for management.
Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and payroll regulations.
Build positive relationships with managers across the manufacturing operation.

The successful candidate will have:

Previous experience in a Payroll and HR Administration role.
Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential).
Experience processing payroll from start to finish.
Previous exposure to managing or supporting complex HR case loads, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management.
Excellent understanding of payroll legislation and HR best practice.
High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail.
Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous.

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