About this role
As a Payroll & HR Administrator, you will be responsible for managing accurate weekly payroll for 200+ temporary employees, ensuring payroll data is complete and accurate while meeting deadlines. You'll handle payroll queries, resolve discrepancies, maintain employee records, and provide day-to-day HR administration and employee support while working closely with clients and internal teams.
Company Profile:
Our client is a UK-based company focused on connecting businesses with high-quality talent across various industries. They take a personalized approach to recruitment, working closely with clients to understand their culture, values, and specific hiring requirements.
They are currently growing their local presence in the Philippines and is seeking an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator who is organized, detail-oriented, and motivated, with strong experience in end-to-end payroll, preferably UK payroll.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career with a growing UK-focused company. Candidates can look forward to working in a professional and collaborative environment with opportunities to develop their skills and gain further exposure to UK payroll and HR operations.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Payroll
Independently process weekly payroll for 200+ temporary workers accurately and on timeReview client timesheets and attendance data for missing workers, incorrect hours or incorrect pay ratesReconcile payroll reports before submission and issue payslipsProcess starters, leavers, pay rate changes and deductionsSubmit HMRC payroll submissionsAdminister workplace pension processes including NEST enrolments, contributions and opt-outsInvestigate and resolve pay queries promptly and professionallyMaintain accurate payroll records and audit trails
HR Administration
Maintain employee records, right to work documentation and absence recordsProcess holiday requests, sickness records and entitlement balancesRespond to employee queries regarding payroll, holiday, sickness and general employment mattersPrepare letters and documents relating to starters, leavers and employment changesSupport compliance and general HR administration
Operational Support
Build and improve trackers, spreadsheets and internal processesLiaise with clients regarding missing or inaccurate payroll informationEscalate payroll risks or discrepancies quicklyHelp create a smooth and professional employee experienceRequirements
5+ years of payroll experience, preferably with UK payroll exposurePrevious end-to-end payroll experience essentialExperience processing weekly payroll preferredBrightPay experience is preferred but not mandatoryRecruitment agency / temporary workforce payroll experience highly desirableStrong knowledge of PAYE, tax codes, National Insurance and statutory paymentsExperience with Sage HR / Sage Payroll or similar systemsExperience administering NEST or workplace pensionsExcellent Excel and data reconciliation skillsHigh attention to detail and accuracyAble to work independently and prioritise under pressureStrong communication skills with a calm, professional mannerSenior-level experience with the ability to work autonomously and manage payroll responsibilities independentlyStrong track record of payroll accuracy, particularly with tax codes, holiday pay calculations, and NEST pension contributions
Advantageous or Nice-to-Have Skills/Experience:
Experience with comparable UK payroll systems, with the ability to quickly transition to BrightPay