HR and Payroll Administrator - Merrifield Consultants : Job Details

Merrifield Consultants are delighted to be partnering with a prestigious charity to recruit an HR and Payroll Administrator. This role is ideal for someone with extensive Excel skills and solid experience in payroll management, looking to make a real difference in the charity sector.

In this role, you will manage the end-to-end payroll process, ensuring compliance with UK legislation, and provide essential support to HR operations. With a focus on using advanced Excel skills for payroll data analysis, you will play a key role in maintaining accurate payroll records and contributing to efficient HR processes.

Job Title: HR and Payroll AdministratorLocation: London (Hybrid Working)Salary: £27,000 per annumContract Type: 12-month fixed term contract, full-time

Responsibilities:

• Process monthly payroll accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with UK payroll legislation.
• Use advanced Excel functions to analyse payroll data, generate reports, and support data-driven decision-making.
• Maintain up-to-date payroll and employee records, managing adjustments for employee changes and responding to payroll-related queries.
• Support HR functions, including onboarding, benefits administration, and managing employee records in the HR system.
• Ensure payroll data meets data protection standards and assist with audit preparation.
• Coordinate recruitment activities and assist with the preparation of contracts and offer letters.
• Maintain accurate records related to employee absence, sick leave, and other entitlements.

Person Specifications:

• At least 1 years, proven experience in payroll processing and administration, with a strong focus on Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Solid knowledge of UK payroll legislation, including PAYE, NICs, and statutory payments.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail, with excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity with HR and payroll software (Sage and PayEscape experience is an advantage).

If you are skilled in payroll and Excel and ready to make an impact within the charity sector, apply today to join this rewarding organisation!

We practice a diverse and inclusive recruitment process that ensures equal opportunity for all we work with, irrespective of race, sexual orientation, mental or physical disability, age or gender. As an organisation, we encourage applications from all backgrounds and will ensure measures are met when required, to allow a fair process throughout.