The OpportunityNigel Wright are delighted to be working with our client, a growing organisation to recruit a Payroll & HR Administrator into their team.This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking to develop their career in a broad, hands-on role combining payroll expertise with HR administration.This is a varied position where you’ll take ownership of payroll coordination while supporting the wider HR function across the employee lifecycle. You’ll play a key role in ensuring employees are paid accurately and on time, while delivering a high standard of HR support to managers and staff.
Key ResponsibilitiesPayroll- Act as the primary contact for an outsourced payroll provider
- Coordinate and submit payroll data in line with strict deadlines
- Review payroll reports, identify discrepancies and resolve issues
- Respond to employee payroll queries (pay, tax, deductions, etc.)
- Maintain accurate payroll records within HR systems
- Manage statutory deductions and liaise with relevant authorities
- Support pension administration processes
- Assist with payroll journals and month-end reconciliations
- Provide guidance to managers on payroll processes and systems
HR Administration- Provide day-to-day support for employee and manager HR queries
- Maintain employee records and HR documentation
- Support recruitment processes, including advertising and screening
- Manage onboarding and offboarding processes
- Prepare contracts, offer letters and HR correspondence
- Assist with employee relations processes (absence, disciplinaries, grievances)
- Support return-to-work and absence management processes
- Ensure HR data and filing systems are kept up to date
About youEssential- Previous experience in payroll administration and/or HR support
- Good understanding of PAYE, NIC and statutory payments
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise effectively
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Confident communicator with strong interpersonal skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (especially Excel)
- Experience using HR or workforce systems
Next StepsIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply online or send your CV to
