HR and Payroll Administrator

HR & Payroll Administrator

Location: Midsomer Norton
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time Monday to Friday 

Join our clients dynamic team as an HR & Payroll Administrator

We’re looking for an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator to join our Finance and HR team, based at our clients Midsomer Norton site.

This is a varied and rewarding role, combining day-to-day HR administration with responsibility for the accurate and timely processing of two payrolls using Moorepay. You’ll play an important role in ensuring our employees are paid accurately and on time, while also supporting the Group HR Manager with a range of HR activities and projects.

The role offers plenty of variety, with the opportunity to work closely with managers, employees and stakeholders across the wider business. No two days are necessarily the same, making this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys a broad role and being part of a collaborative team.

What you’ll be doing

HR responsibilities include:

Preparing employment contracts and starter and leaver documentation
Carrying out DBS checks
Preparing salary amendment letters
Supporting managers with HR-related paperwork and administration
Supporting the Group HR Manager with HR projects and ad hoc activities
Working with colleagues and stakeholders across the business on a range of HR matters
Payroll responsibilities include:

Preparing and processing two payrolls, ensuring gross pay, including overtime and holiday pay, is accurate
Inputting and loading variable payroll data
Ensuring PAYE and National Insurance payments to HMRC are made accurately and on time
Ensuring pension contributions are paid to the relevant providers within required timescales
Responding to payroll queries from employees and managers
Providing payroll information to the Finance team for month-end reporting
Producing regular payroll reports for managers and directors
Supporting tax year-end activities and P11D preparation
Liaising with auditors when required
Producing ad hoc payroll reports and analysis as needed

About you

We’re looking for someone who is experienced, organised and trustworthy, with a strong understanding of payroll and the importance of accuracy and confidentiality.

You’ll ideally have:

At least 5 years’ experience of running payrolls
Good working knowledge of Excel
Excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Strong organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to consistently meet payroll deadlines
The ability to communicate and work effectively with colleagues across different departments
A professional and helpful approach to dealing with employee and manager queries
High levels of integrity and confidentiality
Loyalty and commitment to the organisation
Resilience and the ability to manage competing priorities

Why join?

This is a great opportunity to take on a broad HR and payroll role where your work will have a direct impact across the organisation. You’ll be part of the Finance team while working closely with HR, managers and colleagues throughout the wider business.

If you’re an experienced payroll professional who enjoys variety, takes pride in getting things right and would like the opportunity to develop your HR experience alongside your payroll expertise, we’d love to hear from you.

Contact sophie Blower on (phone number removed) or email

Allocation number: INDTB