REED is proud to be partnering with a well-established organisation in Plymouth to recruit an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator on a fixed-term basis to cover maternity leave.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with strong payroll experience and HR administration skills who is seeking stability, variety and the opportunity to work as part of a supportive and professional HR team.
About the Role
Working closely with the HR team, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth delivery of payroll services and HR administration across the business. This is a varied and hands-on role requiring strong attention to detail, confidentiality and the ability to work to deadlines.
Your responsibilities will include:
*Processing end-to-end payroll, including overtime, adjustments, starters, leavers, pensions, holiday pay and statutory payments
*Maintaining accurate and up-to-date HR and payroll records using internal systems
*Producing payroll reports and responding to payroll-related queries
*Acting as a first point of contact for employee queries relating to pay, benefits and HR policies
*Managing HR administration for new starters, leavers and changes to roles or contracts
*Supporting recruitment administration and onboarding for temporary workers
*Coordinating occupational health and other employee wellbeing administration
*Supporting training administration, including scheduling and raising purchase orders
*Providing general HR administrative support to the wider HR team
About You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally demonstrate:
*A minimum of 12 months’ experience in a payroll, finance, or HR administration role
*Confidence handling complex payroll calculations
*Strong Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs and Mail Merge
*GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grade C / 5 or above in English and Maths
*Excellent organisational skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities
*High attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
*A professional, approachable communication style
*Flexibility to support peak periods, particularly around payroll deadlines
Please note that all appointments are subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks in line with company policy.
Why Apply?
*Long-term fixed-term contract offering stability until March 2027
*Opportunity to join a reputable organisation with a structured HR function
*Varied role covering both payroll and HR administration
*Supportive team environment with clear processes and systems
Apply Today
If you’re an experienced HR & Payroll Administrator looking for your next contract role, apply now