Payroll & HR Administrator

Payroll & HR Administrator

A busy, hands-on role where accurate payroll and well-run HR keep the whole business moving.

This is a Payroll & HR Administrator role with a growing logistics business, based in Gosport.

As a Payroll & HR Administrator you will sit at the heart of a busy HR team, making sure payroll runs accurately and on time and that HR administration is handled properly across the employee lifecycle. Reporting to the Head of HR, you will process monthly payroll, keep employee records spot on, support recruitment and onboarding, and be a first point of contact for managers and staff with HR queries. It is a varied role that rewards someone proactive and organised, who takes pride in getting the detail right. If you know your way around payroll and an HRIS and enjoy being the dependable person who keeps things running, this is a role you can make your own.

Job Responsibilities

Processing monthly payroll through the HR system, accurately and on time
Entering payroll changes correctly, including starters, leavers, contractual changes, overtime, bonuses, deductions and statutory payments
Producing HR reports and payroll data for management
Maintaining accurate employee records within the HR system
Managing sickness, absence and holiday records
Responding to employee and manager HR queries promptly and professionally
Producing contracts of employment, offer letters and HR documentation
Administering the full employee lifecycle from recruitment through to leaving
Supporting recruitment administration, including interview scheduling and onboarding
Carrying out right to work and pre-employment checks
Supporting HR projects and continuous improvement work
Ensuring compliance with employment legislation, GDPR and company policies
Skills and Experience
To do well as a Payroll & HR Administrator you will need:

Previous experience in a payroll or HR administration role
Experience processing payroll using HR Healthbox or another HRIS
Strong attention to detail and a high level of accuracy
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Confidence using Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
The ability to handle confidential information with discretion
Strong communication and customer service skills
The ability to prioritise a varied workload and work to deadlines
A Level 3 CIPD qualification, or working towards one, which is desirable
Experience within logistics, warehousing, manufacturing or transport, which is desirable
Knowledge of UK employment legislation and experience producing HR reports, which is desirable
Pay and Benefits

A salary of up to £30,000 per year
A 40-hour working week, 08:00 to 16:30
Hybrid working available following successful completion of probation
Company pension
A varied position at the heart of a busy HR team
Ready to apply?
Good payroll and HR administrators are the ones who keep a business running smoothly behind the scenes, and this role puts you right at the centre of it. You get variety, responsibility and a genuine chance to make the role your own in a growing business. If you are an organised, detail-driven Payroll & HR Administrator who takes pride in getting it right, apply now