Pharmaceutical
Our client is seeking a highly organised and detail-oriented Payroll and HR Administrator to join their Finance team. This role is crucial in ensuring the accurate and timely processing of payroll, as well as providing general HR support to the organisation. The successful individual will play an integral part in supporting employees and ensuring compliance with HR and payroll-related regulations. Whilst full time, there is also the possibility for the role to be 3+ days a week.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities for this Payroll and HR Administrator role will include but are not limited to:
- Process payroll for all employees in an accurate and timely manner.
- Ensure all pay changes (e.g., new hires, terminations, salary adjustments, bonuses, etc.) are accurately reflected in the payroll system.
- Manage employee benefits administration, including pensions, healthcare, and other deductions.
- Respond to payroll-related queries from employees, ensuring any issues are resolved promptly.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant payroll legislation, tax laws, and employment regulations.
- Prepare and submit reports for tax authorities and external agencies as required.
- Assist with employee onboarding and offboarding processes, including document preparation, contracts, and orientation.
- Maintain accurate employee records in the HR system, ensuring compliance with data protection regulations.
- Support HR initiatives, such as performance management, training, and employee engagement activities.
- Assist in managing employee leave, including sick leave, holidays, and parental leave, ensuring records are kept up to date.
- Provide administrative support for HR policies and procedures.
- Ensure all payroll and HR processes comply with relevant employment laws and internal company policies.
- Prepare and maintain payroll and HR-related reports for management and auditors.
- Assist in internal and external audits related to payroll and HR matters.
- Assist with ad-hoc HR projects and administrative tasks as required.
- Provide support for employee queries related to HR policies, procedures, and payroll.
Skills
The skills and experience required for this Payroll and HR Administrator role include but are not limited to:
- Previous experience in payroll administration and/or HR support roles.
- Strong knowledge of payroll systems and processes (ADP).
- Familiarity with employment law and HR practices is highly desirable.
- Experience in managing confidential information and maintaining data accuracy.
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to work accurately under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.
- Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel, and familiarity with HR and payroll systems.
- Strong organisational and time-management skills.
- A qualification in HR, payroll, or a related field (CIPD, CIPP, or equivalent) is desirable.
- A good understanding of UK payroll laws and HR regulations.
Apply
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Please note that due to the expected volume of applications, we will only be able to respond to those candidates whose experience closely matches the requirements of our client. We are sorry, but if you have not heard from us within the next ten days, please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
Walker Hamill has been a specialist finance and strategy recruiter for over 30 years. We have an extensive client group, including major multinational listed organisations, private equity backed businesses and privately owned companies. We recruit across all sectors and have particularly strong client relationships in media, retail, pharma/biotech, technology, property/real estate, leisure and business services. Headquartered in London, we have additional offices in continental Europe.