Payroll & HR Administrator

Job Title: Payroll & HR Administrator (3 Month FTC - Potential to Become Permanent)

Location: Worcester (1 day in the office / remote working options available)
Salary: Up to 30,000 pro rata

An established and growing organisation is seeking a Payroll & HR Administrator to join its HR team on an initial 3-month fixed-term contract, with the potential for the role to become permanent.

This opportunity is also open to experienced interim professionals who can quickly support the payroll function during a busy period.

This role plays a key part in ensuring the smooth running of payroll operations while supporting day-to-day HR administration.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting the payroll function and acting as the first point of contact for payroll-related queries. Working closely with the HR and Payroll team, you will ensure payroll data and records are accurate and up to date.

Key responsibilities include:

• Preparing, processing and administering the monthly payroll
• Managing new starters, leavers, internal changes and employee amendments
• Administering pensions, auto enrolment, statutory payments and company benefits
• Processing court orders and statutory payments including maternity, paternity and SSP
• Reviewing and validating approved hours and payroll reports
• Setting up employees and maintaining accurate payroll records
• Checking payslips and payroll validation reports
• Processing ad-hoc payments where required
• Providing first-line payroll support to employees and managers
• Supporting the Payroll Manager and wider HR team with administration

Experience:

• Previous payroll experience (essential)
• Experience using payroll systems (Select Pay or similar highly desirable)
• Strong Excel and general IT skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision