People & Payroll Administrator

People & Payroll Administrator

Skelmersdale

£26,000 - £28,000

Monday - Friday - 09:00 - 17:00

I'm currently recruiting for an experienced People & Payroll administrator to join a large blue-chip business who specialise within general haulage loads for the UK.

Contributing to the smooth functioning of the HR and payroll operations by providing essential administrative and payroll support, this position involves supporting the end-to-end employee lifecycle, from recruitment to payroll processing, and ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of the HR and payroll systems.

The Candidate;

• Experience in an HR administrative and/or payroll role.
• Experience working with payroll and time and attendance systems, ideally within regulated environments.
• Knowledge of HR practices, payroll processing, and UK employment legislation.
• Exceptional attention to detail, with strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact effectively with employees at all levels.
• Proficiency in IT systems; experience with HR and payroll software (e.g., Cascade, SAGE Payroll) is advantageous.

Desirable:

• A degree in human resources, business administration, or a related field.
• Previous experience in 3PL, manufacturing, or transport industries is beneficial

Duties and Responsibilities;

• Assist in the day-to-day administrative tasks of the HR department, including maintaining employee records, preparing HR documents, and updating HR systems and databases.
• Act as the first point of contact for all HR and payroll queries, providing prompt, accurate responses.
• Support the new employee onboarding process by preparing offer letters, contracts, and induction materials.
• Oversee the completion of paperwork, background checks, and documentation for new hires.
• Contribute to employee engagement initiatives, including employee surveys, recognition programs, and social events.
• Maintain accurate employee data, including personal details, attendance, and leave records.
• Process payrolls accurately and on time on a weekly and monthly basis, handling payroll for 450+ employees.
• Collate, calculate, and accurately enter payroll data, including time records, benefits, and taxes, to compute take-home pay.
• Process changes in the payroll system and resolve discrepancies in time and payroll records as needed.
• Ensure accurate and timely data entry and maintenance within HR and payroll systems.
• Support compliance with employment laws, payroll regulations, and internal policies.
• Assist with employee benefits administration, including enrolment, updates, and queries.
• Complete payroll and HR reports as required, ensuring data accuracy and timeliness.

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