HR and Payroll Administrator

HR and Payroll Administrator, Membership Body, 6 month fixed term contract, £27,000 pro-rata, 35 hours per week, London / hybrid

If you are available from mid September and have 1 year minimum proven payroll Admin experience this could be a great step for you. In this role you will be responsible for providing a professional and effective HR and Payroll service, ensuring all payroll data is submitted accurately and in a timely manner for monthly payments.

This organisation significantly improves the welfare, health, and general wellbeing of all dogs throughout their lives, by means of various research and educational programmes, and their Charitable Trust.

Reporting to the HR Manager, responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring HR and payroll data complies with data protection legislation
• Managing employee absence records and assist in the administration of sick leave/pay, maternity/paternity leave, timesheets and other entitlements
• Managing the HR and payroll inboxes, answering general enquiries
• Ensure timely and accurate submission and reconciliation of payroll to external payroll providers, ensuring all employees receive the correct monthly salary
• Keeping documentation and provide assistance during the annual audit
• Resolve any payroll related queries promptly
• Delivering effective administrative support to the HR Department
• Supporting the onboarding and leaver process for employees, including preparing contracts, conducting right-to-work checks, requesting references and preparing leaver documentation
• Managing the employee benefit administration and ensuring employees are auto enrolled into the pension scheme as per legislation
• Managing employee changes within the HR and Payroll system, ensuring these are processed accurately
• Assisting with recruitment processes

You will have:

• Previous experience in payroll processing and HR administration
• Strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NICs, and statutory payments
• Advanced user of Microsoft Excel and able to create and analyse reports
• Experience with HR and payroll software (Sage and PayEscape desirable)
• Strong numeracy skills with excellent attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks

Due to the large number of applications that we receive, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.

Val Wade Recruitment are actively looking for applicants from underrepresented communities, and pride ourselves as an equal opportunities’ employer and agency.