Human Resources & Payroll Administrator

My client is a leading company in their field and are part of a well respected global group of companies. They manufacture range of cargo handling automated solutions and services to ports, terminals and distribution centres companies and also maintain this machinery for their clients.. They are working exclusively with me to recruit a HR & Payroll Administrator to join them at their offices in Ellesmere. This is a permanent, part time role of 25 hours and they can offer great flexibility on those hours, whether you would prefer to work a few full days a week, or perhaps around school hours.

Working as a member of the HR department you will be part of the team delivering a comprehensive Payroll & HR support and advice service throughout the company.The role will be heavily focused towards payroll, however you will also get involved in working directly with the HR Manager to support on a range of HR administrative duties.

Key Responsibilities

Provide a professional and responsive HR & Payroll service to customers internally and externally.
Be the first point of contact for the HR Department.
Ensure data entry is processed accurately throughout the month/year to meet agreed deadlines for key milestones such as monthly pay runs and year-end accounts
including all starters, leavers, changes and relevant deductions.
Processing absence data on a monthly basis including other absences such as jury service, compassionate leave, maternity in line with the relevant policy in place.
Processing additional and ad hoc payments e.g. annual bonus, commissions payments, ensuring Company authorisation process is followed.
Produce monthly reports to agreed deadlines (e.g. to inform and provide data to Finance, HMRC)
Provide support and advice on a variety of key tasks including: recruitment & selection, personnel records, leaver documentation, references and learning & development.
Following of statutory processes for various HR activities including maternity and paternity leave; probationary procedure; other terms and conditions of employment.
Providing consistent advice and guidance to managers and colleagues on HR policies and procedures, along with legislation guidance where applicable.
Assist with HR projects, including those related to payroll, pensions,insurances, data protection, reporting, analytics and employee engagement.
Assist in the development and implementation of new and revised processes, systems and HR initiatives.
Update and maintain the HR and payroll systems ensuring records are accurate.

Key Skills and Experience

Good standard of education including Maths & English
CIPD part/full qualified (or working towards) and/or a recognised Finance qualification (preferred:)
Experienced in payroll, and the use of a payroll systems (Sage preferred)
Experience/working knowledge of PAYE Tax and NI regulations.
Experience of working within a HR environment providing a range of HR admin tasks (preferred)
Good understanding of basic employment law legislation.
Experience in the use of Google suite platform.
Supporting Employee Engagement activities and initiatives. (Preferred)
Superb organisational and time management skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with people at all levels, face to face, in writing and over the telephone.
Excellent attention to detail and able to use initiative.
Ability to be flexible and adaptable to meet business needs, customer needs and changes in processes when advised.

In return my client offers a generous salary of £25,000 (pro rata) as well as the flexible part time hours, they also offer a competitive benefits package including 25 days holiday, plus all bank holidays, contributory pension scheme (5%) and life insurance. There are also excellent opportunities for development and progression for the right candidate.