HR & Payroll Coordinator

I'm currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business that continues to experience significant growth across its UK operations. Due to continued expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced Payroll & HR Administrator to join their busy HR team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and enjoys managing a varied workload while providing exceptional payroll and HR support. As Payroll & HR Administrator, you'll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and accurate delivery of payroll while supporting the wider HR function across the employee lifecycle. Working closely with HR colleagues and managers, you'll handle a wide range of payroll and HR administration tasks, including managing complex employee casework and ensuring compliance with current employment legislation. Key Responsibilities • Process end-to-end payroll accurately using Sage Payroll. • Maintain employee payroll records, ensuring all data is accurate and compliant. • Process starters, leavers, contractual changes, sickness, maternity/paternity, overtime, bonuses and statutory payments. • Respond to payroll queries from employees and managers in a timely and professional manner. • Provide comprehensive HR administration throughout the employee lifecycle. • Support recruitment, onboarding and induction administration. • Manage employee records and HR documentation in line with GDPR. • Assist with absence management, disciplinary, grievance and capability processes. • Support HR Business Partners with complex employee relations casework, maintaining confidentiality and attention to detail. • Produce payroll and HR reports for management. • Ensure compliance with employment legislation, company policies and payroll regulations. • Build positive relationships with managers across the manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will have: • Previous experience in a Payroll and HR Administration role. • Strong working knowledge of Sage Payroll (essential). • Experience processing payroll from start to finish. • Previous exposure to managing or supporting complex HR case loads, including disciplinary, grievance and absence management. • Excellent understanding of payroll legislation and HR best practice. • High level of accuracy and exceptional attention to detail. • Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities. • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. • Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel. • Experience within a manufacturing or industrial environment would be advantageous.