Payroll & HR Coordinator

Description:

Main Purpose of Role:

We're hiring a motivated, detail-oriented HR & Payroll Coordinator to deliver accurate, compliant payroll and provide high-quality HR administrative support across the employee lifecycle.

The role is pivotal in ensuring a seamless employee experience, acting as a key point of contact for payroll and HR queries while supporting the effective use of our HR systems.

We're looking for someone intuitive, welcoming, and passionate about delivering a first-class service, building strong relationships across the business, and contributing positively to the overall success of the HR function.

Key Responsibilities:

Payroll & Compliance

Own and manage the end-to-end payroll process through our new HRIS, Dayforce

Act as the first point of contact for payroll queries

Input, validate and reconcile payroll data (hours, allowances, deductions, absence)

Perform payroll validation checks, ensuring deadlines are consistently met

Maintain accurate payroll records, documentation, and audit trails

Ensure compliance with payroll legislation and internal controls

Produce and submit statutory HMRC reports

Prepare and submit P11D returns and Class 1A NIC calculations

Process P46 notifications (where applicable)

Maintain records in line with statutory retention requirements

HR Administration

Deliver HR administration across the employee lifecycle, including:

Recruitment support (advertising, interview coordination)

Offer packs, contracts, and onboarding documentation

Employee correspondence (probation, salary reviews, leavers)

Maintain employee records in line with GDPR and Right to Work compliance

Support HR meetings, including minute taking for disciplinary and grievance hearings

Assist with onboarding, inductions, and training coordination

Act as the Dayforce system expert, supporting users and resolving issues

Produce HR reports and support data requests

Contribute to system improvements, testing, and upgrades

Essential Skills:

Proven experience in payroll processing, with strong knowledge of UK payroll legislation and HMRC requirements

Experience using HR/payroll systems (Dayforce or similar)

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, managing a high-volume workload while maintaining accuracy

Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise and meet deadlines under pressure

High level of attention to detail, particularly when handling payroll data

Excellent communication skills with a customer-focused approach to employee queries

Ability to manage confidential and sensitive information with discretion

Experience supporting HR administration across the employee lifecycle

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel for data handling and reporting

Enhanced Benefits

Annual leave entitlement starting at 23 days plus bank holiday, increasing with length of service up to 28 days plus bank holidays

Matched Pension Scheme

Life Assurance (4 times basic salary)

BUPA healthcare and Dental Plan

Long Service Awards at 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 years

Enhanced Family Leave