People & Payroll Coordinator

Join Our Growing Team
We're looking for an organised and detail-focused People & Payroll Coordinator to join our growing People team.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join Beagle Aircraft, a well-established aerospace manufacturer, where you'll play a key role in supporting both our HR function and monthly payroll activities.
This is a true 50/50 role, combining People Coordination with Payroll Coordination, making it ideal for someone who enjoys working with people, data, systems and continuous improvement.
What's in it for you?
✔ 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
✔ Private Healthcare Benefits
✔ Holiday Purchase Scheme
✔ Birthday Day Off
✔ Company Pension
✔ Death in Service
✔ Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
✔ Free onsite parking
✔ Free tea & coffee
✔ Long Service Awards
✔ Dress Down Fridays
✔ Specsavers vouchers
The Role
Reporting to the Group HR Manager, you'll support the smooth running of the People function across the Group by coordinating HR administration, payroll activities and workforce reporting.
Key responsibilities include:
* Coordinating monthly payroll, including starters, leavers, salary changes, overtime and employee amendments.
* Maintaining accurate employee records across HR and payroll systems.
* Supporting the full employee lifecycle, from onboarding through to offboarding.
* Producing HR reports and dashboards covering headcount, absence, recruitment and payroll data.
* Responding to employee and manager queries relating to HR policies, payroll and benefits.
* Supporting compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and company procedures.
* Assisting with HR projects, continuous improvement initiatives and people processes.
* Building strong relationships with managers and employees across the Group.
About You
You'll ideally have:
* Previous experience within HR Administration, Payroll Administration, People Operations or a similar role.
* Strong administration and organisational skills with excellent attention to detail.
* Experience using HR and payroll systems.
* Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel.
* The ability to handle confidential information professionally.
* Excellent communication skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
Desirable
It would be advantageous if you have:
* A CIPD qualification (or are working towards one).
* Experience coordinating payroll across multiple businesses or entities.
* Knowledge of UK employment legislation and payroll processes.
* Experience producing HR reports, dashboards or workforce analytics.
Why Beagle Aircraft?
Beagle Aircraft is a respected aerospace manufacturer with a proud engineering heritage and a strong reputation for quality, innovation and precision. As part of our continued growth, we're investing in our people, systems and future, creating exciting opportunities for talented professionals to build rewarding careers.
This is a fantastic opportunity to develop your career within a supportive and collaborative environment, gaining exposure across both HR and Payroll while making a real impact on the employee experience.
Apply Today
If you're looking for a varied role where no two days are the same and you enjoy working across HR, payroll and people data, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and become part of the Beagle Aircraft team